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The Different Types of Intervals

The Different Types of Intervals Whether you’re a professional musician or just starting out. Intervals are an essential building block for melody and harmony. What is an Interval? An interval is simply the distance between two notes. There are 4 different types of intervals the are determined by the number of notes in between the […]

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Understanding Major, Minor, Augmented and Diminished Chords

Major, Minor, Augmented and Diminished Chords Chords can often seem like a daunting topic. In this guide, we’ll touch on the basics for the various types of chords; major, minor, augmented, and diminished. But before we dive into chords, it is helpful to understand Intervals. What is an Interval? An interval is the distance from one note

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All About the Major and Minor Scales

All About The Major and Minor Scales Scales make up the building blocks from which melodies, harmonies and chords are constructed. A scale can be defined as a sequence of musical notes in an ascending or descending order. The most fundamental scale known in Western music is the Major Scale. The Major Scale:  The Major Scale

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