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Learn music theory — scales, chords, modes, and harmony explained for all levels.
Music Fundamentals
Chord Progressions Every Musician Should Know
Master essential chord progressions — I-IV-V, I-V-vi-IV, ii-V-I, and more. Understand their emotional qualities and hear …
Chord Theory
Diatonic Chords: A Beginner's Guide to Building Chords from Scales
Discover how diatonic chords are built by stacking thirds from a scale. Learn the Roman numeral system and understand …
Chord Theory
Extended Chords and Jazz Harmony: 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths
Explore extended chords — 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths — how they're built by stacking thirds beyond the 7th, and their role …
Scale Theory
Minor Scales Explained: Natural, Harmonic, and Melodic
Explore the three types of minor scales — natural, harmonic, and melodic — their construction, differences, and when to …
Scale Theory
Modes Explained: From Dorian to Locrian
Understand the seven musical modes — Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian — their unique …
Chord Theory
Seventh Chords: A Complete Guide to maj7, min7, dom7, and More
Learn how seventh chords are constructed and what makes each type unique — major 7th, minor 7th, dominant 7th, …
Music Fundamentals
The Circle of Fifths Explained: Your Key to Understanding Music
Master the circle of fifths — understand key signatures, sharps and flats, and how keys relate to each other in this …
Scale Theory
Understanding the Major Scale: The Foundation of Western Music
Learn how the major scale is constructed using whole and half steps, and explore all 12 major scales with their …