As well as using the natural minor scale as a source of borrowed chords, you could find yourself borrowing diatonic triads ...

Harmonic minor keys are used when writing chords. There is another version of the minor key known as the melodic minor. This is used when writing a melody. Each key signature has two possible keys.

This part of the exam covers modern modes and scale systems, modern harmonic simultaneities/cluster "chord" types, and modern rhythmic terms and concepts. For information about graduate studies in ...

However, the harmonic minor is better for playing over a perfect cadence, where chord V7 resolves to a minor chord, as with E7-Am. The reason for this is because the E7 features a G# note ...

The Department of Music offers a degree program leading to the bachelor of arts in music as well as a minor in music. A minor in musical theatre is available in conjunction with the Department of ...

Audiophiles spend a lot of time and effort worrying about audio specs like Total Harmonic Distortion (THD). Makes sense, because THD affects the quality of audio reproduction. However, THD can ...

This class will include an introduction to the structure of tonality; diatonic chords in keys; counterpoint; chord inversion; figured bass; voice-leading in four voices; seventh chords; phrases and ...