When two or more notes are played together simultaneously or consecutively, but both on different pitches, this creates a beautiful sound called Harmony. It gives that spice or richness to the song or that music. So yes, a chord is harmony. Playing different notes together can make chords, as we all know, a chord is […]
The first step in mastering music theory is learning major scales. Major scales follow a rule of WWHWWWH. H stands for half step or semitone. It’s the smallest distance between two keys. W stands for whole step, which is two semitones apart. The major scale is also known as the Ionian scale (or the Ionian […]
What defines a ballad? We have to understand its history. It will provide us with context and offer us confidence. Ballad comes from the Italian word “ballare,” which means to dance. People passed down ballads orally from generation to generation. People used to sing and dance to ballads. Ballads were generally written for any tragic […]
“A cappella” is the Italian phrase that means “in the style of a chapel.” It is music performed by a singer or a singing group without instrumental accompaniment. Music instruments such as drums, shakers, and vocal percussion are generally played using the human voice. It is pronounced as In the early days, playing instruments inside […]
Music is a language of emotion, rhythm, and creativity but to truly understand it, you need to know the words behind the sound. This comprehensive list of 300 musical terms brings together everything from basic notes and tempos to advanced concepts used by musicians worldwide. Whether you’re a student, performer, or simply a curious listener, […]
Generally, a triad chord (a chord made up of 3 notes) is played using the root note, third note, and perfect fifth. For instance, to play the C chord, I will play C, E, and G. Instead of starting with the root note C, if I start with E, then it is E, G, C—and […]
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, Music means “a pattern of sounds made by musical instruments, voices, or computers, or a combination of these, intended to give pleasure to people listening to it.”Theory means “a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas that are suggested to explain […]
