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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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