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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