344 Answered Questions for the topic Theory

06/26/19

Is the V chord still dominant if it is a major 7 chord?
Is the V chord still dominant if it is a major 7 chord?
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06/26/19

Can one measure the "distance" between chords? If so, how?
I was reading an article an the author gave the following sequence of chords: C A7 Dm G C I would like to measure the "distance" if there is such a thing between C and A7. Can this be done? In... more
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06/25/19

What are some good computer science resources for a blind programmer?
I'm a totally blind individual who would like to learn more of the theory aspect of computer science. I've had an intro data structures class and the general intro programming but would like to... more
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06/24/19

Did Bach ever use melodic minor keys in chorales?
For example, E Melodic Minor would have C#, allowing for a ii7-V-I cadence.
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06/24/19

How do you play a 3 note jazz voicing for a slash chord?
Please answer for piano specifically. So classic 3 note jazz voicing to my understanding is Root in the left hand and the 3 and 7 in the right. But what if you have an inversion with 3 or 7 in the... more
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06/24/19

Can someone help me figure out this music theory KEY finding question?
Messing around Sunday I came up with a song that has the following Chord Progression. I'm just learning music theory and am having trouble on identifying the key. The chord progression is: C7 D7... more
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06/24/19

Are there any tuning differences between the C# Major Scale and Db Major Scale?
Are there any tuning differences between the C# Major Scale and Db Major Scale?
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06/23/19

Guide-lines for creating a simple chord-progression?
I am working on a computer program that generates a simple melody, based on a simple chord progression of four chords taken from the 7 triads of the C Major scale. The program is also supposed to... more
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06/22/19

Natural vs tempered semi-tones?
I am reading "Fundamentals of Musical Composition" by Arnold Schoenberg. Chapter XI, page 99, states: > Chromaticism is difficult partly because the natural semi-tones differ in size from the... more
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06/22/19

Can't seem to figure out the key of a chord progression?
Ab min7 - Db min - Eb min7 - Gb7 I looked it up and it said it was in the key of B and Ab min? Not very good with theory so I don't know how it could be a major and minor key at the same... more
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06/22/19

How should six-four chords be resolved?
How should six-four chords be resolved?
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06/22/19

Exactly what is the difference between a "closure" and a "block"?
I've found that lots of people use the words *closure* and *block* interchangeably. Most of these people can't explain what they're talking about. I'm looking for a precise, computer science... more
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06/22/19

If A minor doesn't have any accidentals, is it still minor?
As part of a music course, we have to compose a 3 minute long piece based on a river's journey. Having finished the composition, we now have to write a set of sleeve notes - basically an analysis... more
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06/21/19

Why have I never found any music written in the key of C Sharp Major?
Music is written in almost every key that corresponds to every note that is on my piano keyboard. There is clearly a C Sharp (black key right of C) on my piano keyboard but I don't recall ever... more
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06/21/19

How to modulate from minor to parallel major?
I'm trying to find a good modulation from Dm to D. I know that I could use Dm-A7-D but it feels a bit to unsophisticated. I thought that I maybe could do something like Dm-X-C-X-Em-X-D where X is... more
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06/20/19

Is the diminished chord of the minor scale not used as much as the others?
I'm wondering if the diminished diatonic chord (ii-dim) in the minor scale functions like the major scale, where it's not used as often as the other six diatonic chords?
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06/20/19

Do all modes make another mode when inverted?
I may just being going crazy but I was writing some music theory and noticed that if you reverse the whole steps and half steps of a mode it becomes another mode. (W= whole tones H= half... more
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06/20/19

Are there any cases that a minor triad can be a dominant chord?
Okay so that is quite a weird question, but are there any possibilities? And in a natural minor key does a minor v count as a dominant?
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06/20/19

Is the basis of classical music triads while the basis of jazz is sevenths?
I'm just wondering if this sounds right. It seems like the basis of jazz harmony makes use of seventh chord and classical music the basis is triads?
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06/19/19

Harmony or Melody First in Composition?
I'm wondering if when composing one would start with an idea for harmony such as a chord progression, or does one start on the melody side maybe developing a melodic motif. What comes first, or... more
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06/19/19

Is a chromatic mediant considered a modulation?
Say I go from a C major chord to an E major chord. I understand that this is a chromatic mediant. Does this change my key from C to E though? said differently, does non-functional harmony change... more
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06/19/19

What are the methods used while writing pop music that make it so recognizably pop?
I used to think that it's the four chord structure. But in reality many genres have four chord songs (e.g. Rock and Country) and pop isn't always limited to four chords (e.g. 2U). I used to think... more
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06/19/19

Skills for writing your own songs?
What are some good starting points to begin writing songs for someone who possesses limited theory knowledge and playing experience (beginner)?What are the essentials skills and knowledge for... more
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06/19/19

How does one measure the interval between two pitches?
What is the procedure for measuring the interval between two pitches? How do I know if something is a fifth, sixth, or something else? Why, for instance, is C to D a second even though we only go... more
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06/18/19

How do I use the Omnibus Progression to Modulate from I to iv?
I am composing a piece in which there is a modulation between the keys of Db major and F# minor. Is it possible to use the omnibus progression to smoothly execute this modulation? If it is... more
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