Four chords seem enough for most people
New research shows that your typical Billboard hit has an average of four chords. Is that too many or too few? Does it matter?
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How harmony changes everything
If you’ve come up with a melody you like, it’s easy to think that the creative process is now over. But a melody only takes you half the way there.
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It started with a drone
The drone is the most ancient of all musical forms. Why is it so powerful? Can you create a piece of music with a single note?
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In praise of the major seventh
Some chords don't get enough outings. One of those is the major seventh. Here's how it sounds.
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