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What Are Diatonic Chords?

Learn what a diatonic scale is, how its notes form the chords of a key, and how Roman numerals help transpose chord progressions.

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What Is a Seventh Chord?

A simple explanation of seventh chords: how they are built from a triad plus a seventh, why they matter in harmony, and how to hear their tension.

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Diminished and Augmented Triads

A simple explanation of diminished and augmented triads: formulas, sound, differences from major and minor, and practical harmonic use.

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