Triad Qualities: The Primary Colors of Harmony
First up, let's talk about triads! What is a triad? It's the most basic type of chord, built by stac
Inversions of Triads: Changing the Bass, Not the Chord
Alright, so you've mastered the four triad qualities. Fantastic! But just when you thought you had t
Roman Numerals: The Secret Code of Harmony
Okay, this is where we unlock the *secret code* of harmony! Roman numerals are your absolute best fr
Seventh Chord Qualities: Adding Flavor and Tension
Alright, ready to add some serious flavor to your harmonies? Seventh chords are here to spice things
Inversions of Seventh Chords: Even More Flexibility
Alright, so if triads have inversions, you KNOW seventh chords do too! But now, with four notes, we
Figured Bass: The Original Harmonic Shorthand
Speaking of figured bass, let's zoom out and talk about this concept in general! Figured bass is lik
Lead Sheet Symbols: The Universal Language of Pop and Jazz
Alright, from the classical to the contemporary! Lead sheet symbols are the universal language of ja