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Chords | Triads
A triad is a chord of 3 notes, including the root note and built by a stack of two specific 3rd intervals (either a major 3rd interval...
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Cycle of Fifths
The Cycle of Fifths Circle of 5ths is a visual guide highlighting various key and chord relationships found in western music. It can be...
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Harmony | Steps & Intervals
Scales and intervals are the building blocks of harmony. They are the constructs on how chords are built and how you learn, building your...
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Harmony | The Evolution to 12 Notes
Over the course of history, a set of twelve notes has emerged and become standardized. These notes offer a diverse range of options to...
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Harmony | Western Music
Harmony | Definition Harmony is the combination of two or more notes. WESTERN MUSIC Western music refers to the musical tradition that...
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Chords | Diatonic Triads Across the Major Scale
Diatonic Triads : Major Scale If triads in the root position are played ascending up the C major scale you may observe that on each scale...
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Chords | Diatonic Triads Across the Natural Minor Scale
Diatonic Triads : Natural Minor Scale If triads in the root position are played ascending up the C natural minor scale you may observe...
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