Primary chords, Chords 1, 4 and 5 in a key (e.g. C, F and G in C major). Always major in a major key., Secondary chords, Chords 2, 3, 6, 7 (e.g. Dm, Em, Am B dim). Always minor in a major key., Inversion, A chord when the root note (name of the chord) is not the lowest note., Diatonic , Uses only notes from the scale of the piece., Chromatic, Also uses notes outside of the scale of the piece., Tonic, The chord on the root (name of the scale of the piece). E.g. C in C major, Subdominant, The chord on the fourth note (e.g. F in C major), Dominant, The chord on the fifth note (e.g. G in C major), Dominant 7th, A chord using 1, 3, 5 and flat 7 (e.g. C E G Bb), Perfect Cadence, Two chords ending a phrase chord 5 -1 (e.g. G to C): sounds finished., Imperfect Cadence, Two chords ending a phrase chord 1 or 4 -5 (e.g. C or F to G): sounds like it wants to continue., Plagal Cadence, Two chords ending a phrase chord 4 -1 (e.g. F to C): sounds finished "Amen" cadence., Interrupted Cadence, Two chords ending a phrase chord 5 - 6 or 4 (e.g. G to Am or F). Sounds like it was about to finish then gets interrupted., Chord sequence/progression, A series of chords in a row that is memorable or repeated. , Harmonic Rhythm, The speed at which the chords change., Drone, A sustained or repeated note, often held throughout a piece or section. Usually low pitched., Pedal, A sustained or repeated note, held while chords change over the top. Usually low pitched., Inverted Pedal, A pedal heard in the highest part/register., Consonance, Sounds complement each other, go well together. , Dissonance, Sounds clash and may create a harsh sound., Power Chords, A chord of two notes, usually 1 and 5 (e.g. C and G). Typically a type of guitar chord.. .

KAR MADTSHIRT: Harmony (how the different layers sound together)

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