Articles tagged with: "twelve tone system"
A Guide to Dominant Modulation: Changing Keys Like a Pro
Published on 15 Jul, 2025
Dominant modulation is a cornerstone of Western music, providing a smooth and powerful way to change keys. This article demystifies this essential harmonic tool, exploring what it is, how it …
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The Chromatic Scale: The Foundational Alphabet of Western Music
Published on 15 Jul, 2025
The chromatic scale is the complete set of twelve pitches used in Western music, with each note separated by a semitone. This comprehensive guide explores the scale's structure, history, and...
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#semitones
#twelve-tonesystem
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#enharmonicequivalents
#musictheory
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#harmony
#melody
#musiceducation
#improvisation
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Secondary Dominants: Adding Color and Direction to Chord Progressions
Published on 15 Jul, 2025
Secondary dominants are one of the most powerful tools in functional harmony, used to add color, tension, and forward momentum to chord progressions. By temporarily "tonicizing" chords other than the...
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#tonicization
#chordprogressions
#functionalharmony
#dominant-tonicrelationship
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#V/ii
#circleoffifths
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#modulation
#jazzharmony
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#tensionandrelease
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