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Mastering Diminished Modulation: A Powerful Harmonic Technique

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

Modulation—the art of moving between keys—is one of music's most thrilling expressive devices. Among various modulation techniques, diminished modulation stands out for its dramatic intensity and...

#diminishedmodulation #musictheory #diminishedseventhchord #harmonictechniques #pivotchord #composition #chordprogression #modulationexamples #voiceleading #classicalharmony
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The Major Scale: The Foundation of Western Music

The Major Scale: The Foundation of Western Music

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

Here are practical musical examples to demonstrate the concepts:

#majorscale #musictheory #intervals #pianoscales #guitarscales #musiceducation #scalepatterns #chordprogressions #classicalmusic #jazz #rock #pop #eartraining #musicalnotation
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The Perfect Octave: A Fundamental Interval in Music

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

Here are practical musical examples to demonstrate the concepts:

#perfectoctave #intervals #musictheory #eartraining #piano #guitar #staffnotation #harmony #melody #classicalmusic #jazz #rock #pop #chordprogressions
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Mastering the 7#11 Chord: A Comprehensive Guide to Dominant Seventh Sharp Eleven

Mastering the 7#11 Chord: A Comprehensive Guide to Dominant Seventh Sharp Eleven

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

The 7#11 chord, also known as the dominant seventh sharp eleven, is a rich and colorful extended chord that adds harmonic tension and sophistication to music. This chord is particularly …

#7#11chord #dominantseventhsharpeleven #jazzchords #chordconstruction #musictheory #guitarchords #pianochords #chordprogressions #voiceleading #extendedchords #harmonictension #musicalintervals #chordvoicings #contemporaryharmony
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The 6/9 Chord: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Construction and Usage

The 6/9 Chord: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Construction and Usage

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

A 6/9 chord is an extended chord that combines the intervals of a sixth and a ninth above the root. It is often used in jazz, pop, and classical music …

#6/9chord #extendedchords #jazzharmony #chordconstruction #musictheory #pianochords #guitarchords #chordvoicings #musicalintervals #chordprogressions #classicalmusic #popmusic #rockmusic #chordformulas #voiceleading
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Mastering the Octatonic Scale: Theory and Practice

Mastering the Octatonic Scale: Theory and Practice

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

Here are practical musical examples to demonstrate the concepts:

#octatonicscale #diminishedscale #jazzscales #classicalmusic #symmetricalscales #musictheory #pianoscales #guitarscales #improvisation #composition #intervalpatterns #scalemodes #harmonicminor #melodicminor
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The Andalusian Cadence (Am-G-F-E): A Complete Guide to This Iconic Progression

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

Here are practical musical examples to demonstrate the concepts:

#AndalusianCadence #Am-G-F-E #chordprogression #flamenco #harmonicminor #Romannumerals #voiceleading #classicalmusic #jazz #rock #pop #musictheory #guitar #piano
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Mastering the Locrian Mode: The Complete Guide to Music's Darkest Scale

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

The Locrian mode is the seventh and final mode of the major scale, known for its unstable, dissonant quality. This article explores its construction, musical applications, and practical exercises to...

#Locrianmode #musictheory #scales #intervals #diminishedscale #modalmusic #jazz #metal #piano #guitar #chordprogressions #BLocrian #half-diminishedchord
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The Tritone: Understanding the Devil's Interval in Music

The Tritone: Understanding the Devil's Interval in Music

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

Here are practical musical examples to demonstrate the concepts:

#tritone #augmentedfourth #diminishedfifth #interval #musictheory #dissonance #devil'sinterval #jazz #blues #rock #classical #chordprogression #eartraining #harmony
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The Hendrix Chord (7#9): A Deep Dive into the Iconic Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

Here are practical musical examples to demonstrate the concepts:

#HendrixChord #7#9 #dominantseventhsharpnine #chordconstruction #guitarchords #jazzchords #rockmusic #JimiHendrix #chordprogressions #musictheory #intervals #voiceleading #blues #funk #extendedchords
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The Tritone: Mastering the Devil's Interval in Music

The Tritone: Mastering the Devil's Interval in Music

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

Here are practical musical examples to demonstrate the tritone interval:

#tritone #augmentedfourth #diminishedfifth #interval #musictheory #dissonance #devil'sinterval #jazz #blues #rock #classical #chordprogression #eartraining #harmony
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Mastering the Half Diminished Chord: Construction, Applications, and Exercises

Mastering the Half Diminished Chord: Construction, Applications, and Exercises

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

Here are practical musical examples to demonstrate the concepts:

#halfdiminished #m7b5 #minorseventhflatfive #chordconstruction #jazzchords #classicalharmony #chordprogressions #voiceleading #diminishedscale #chordsubstitutions #musictheory #pianochords #guitarchords #chordformulas
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