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C-III: Encompass Chord Types

Diminished Seventh Chords

Session Overview This time you learn new chord names. A chord with unique tonal characteristics and sound, its usage is limited, yet it possesses various distinctive features and holds high significance in music theory. Keywords: diminished seventh, auxiliary diminished seventh 1. Diminished Seventh A little while back, I introduced a chord "Minor Flat-Fifth". Its is lower than usual, which is…
yuta
May 5, 2024
C-III: Encompass Chord Types

Sus4 and Sus2

Session Overview This time you learn new chord names. We will alter the of a chord to achieve new chords. Keywords: sus4, sus2, diatonic to the key 1. Moving the 3rd So far, we've covered altering the of chords. Next, let's consider adjusting the middle note, the , of the triad. That's the idea. It involves creating formations such as…
yuta
January 7, 2024
C-III: Encompass Chord Types

Sharp Fifth (Augmented) Chords

Session Overview This time you learn new chord names. We will now explore new chords using accidental sharps. Keywords: sharp fifth, augmented chord, diatonic to the key In the last session we talked about "flat-fifth" chord where the of a chord is lowered. So this time, in reverse, the topic is to raise the of a chord. major with sharpened…
yuta
June 9, 2024
C-III: Encompass Chord Types

Minor Flat Fifth (Diminished) Chords

Session Overview This time you learn new chord names. We will revisit the explanation of VIIm(♭5) omitted in Chapter I. Keywords: flat fifth, diatonic chords, secondary dominants 1. The VII Chord Well, apart from the major/minor chords, there is one chord that should be introduced as soon as possible. It is a chord that does not require any ♯/♭ accidentals.…
yuta
May 5, 2024
C-III: Encompass Chord Types

Interval (2) Full Interval Names

Session Overview This time you learn new terms. As we progress through Chapter III, this section aims to introduce a bit more the degrees beforehand. It's a "names layer" knowledge that has minimal practical benefit but is crucial for organizing theoretical concepts in your mind. Keywords: intervals, tritone, quantity and quality Once again, Chapter III is the chapter where you…
yuta
May 5, 2024
C-III: Encompass Chord Types

Overview for Chord Chapter III

1. Attitude By knowing "secondary dominants" and "parallel minor chords", it seems that the range of chords has expanded considerably. However, upon closer examination, the fundamental chord quality itself is only "major" or "minor". In that regard, we haven't departed from the world of very basics at all. So finally, in this chapter, we'll be dealing with chords other than…
yuta
May 5, 2024
M-II: Vertical View

Basics of Harmonization

By understanding the concept of "shell", you've come to grasp the relationship between chord and melody. Now, I'd like to delve into the theoretical understanding of how to reinforce a melody by harmonizing it with sub-melody. When it comes to adding harmony to the main melody, there are several styles possible. However, this time, I'll focus on the most common…
yuta
December 5, 2023
M-II: Vertical View

Conduct K/S Analysis

1. Supplementary Analysis This session is a little supplement—Do you remember the piano piece I showed in the introductory chapter, aiming for a quiet and cold atmosphere, inspired by "Day One" from the movie Intersteller? Title: "The Silent Planet - Uranus" In the article, this was labeled as "CRAP", and it was stated, "From a theoretical perspective, you can find…
yuta
April 30, 2024
M-II: Vertical View

Usage of 7th Shell

1. Characteristics of the 7th Shell Unlike 1, 3, and 5, the creates a "murkiness" and it's a perfect element to convey a mature atmosphere or a sense of melancholy. While it works alongside , it has a bit less versatile range of applications due to its disonnance, when compared to . Intervalic Structure One thing to be noted first:…
yuta
November 14, 2023
M-II: Vertical View

Usage of 5th Shell

Now that we finished discussing the Root and 3rd, let's move on to the 5th shell. But actually there isn't much to talk about it si I'm gonna wrap it up quickly. 1. Characteristics of the 5th Shell has a straightforward character, second only to the . Or it may provide a sense of elevation, as it stands far away…
yuta
November 14, 2023