Articles tagged with: "tonicchord"
The Ultimate Guide to the Dominant Seventh Chord
Published on 15 Jul, 2025
If there's one chord that acts as the engine of Western music, it's the dominant seventh. You've heard its tense, unresolved sound countless times in everything from Bach to blues, …
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I-IV-V-I Chord Progression: The Foundation of Western Music
Published on 15 Jul, 2025
The I-IV-V-I chord progression is arguably the most important harmonic sequence in Western music. This powerful and versatile progression serves as the structural backbone for countless songs in...
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What is a Musical Note? Understanding the Building Blocks of Music
Published on 15 Jul, 2025
A musical note is the fundamental building block of music, representing both a specific sound and a written symbol. Understanding its core properties—pitch, duration, dynamics, and timbre—is the...
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