When musicians talk about seventh chords, they typically refer to the most common types: major seventh, minor seventh, and dominant seventh. But beyond these fundamental chords, there’s a whole world of less frequent seventh chords that add unique colors and emotions to music. What Are Seventh Chords? A seventh chord is a four-note chord that […]
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As a music teacher, I’ve spent years guiding students through the complexities of harmony, scales, and progressions. One of the most fascinating (and sometimes frustrating) topics that comes up is functional harmony. Learning about it is undeniably important for developing musical intuition. However, I’ve seen students—and even myself—fall into a trap where analyzing harmony becomes […]
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If you’ve ever tried to play a song by ear, you’ve probably heard that learning to recognize musical intervals is essential. But how does this actually work? And once you’ve mastered interval recognition, does that mean you’ll suddenly be able to play any song without sheet music? Let’s break it down. What Are Intervals and […]
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Imagine a world where a person has never heard a single note of music. No melodies, no rhythms, no harmonies. Now, introduce them to a set of instruments and ask: Can they become proficient at playing music without any guidance? It’s a fascinating thought experiment that challenges everything we assume about how music is learned […]
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