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C-III: Encompass Chord Types

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