Ep. 5: Triads and Chords(Part 2)
from The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration Hosted by Kevin Patrick Fleming
Triads and Chords Part 2 | Music Theory Podcast Welcome to Triads and Chords Part 2 on the Music Theory Podcast! In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the world of triads and chords, building on the foundational concepts covered in Part 1. Whether you're a music theorist, music educator, musician, or music student, this episode will further enhance your understanding of chord construction, harmony, and chord progressions in Western music theory. We begin by exploring more advanced chord structures, including seventh chords, ninth chords, and extended chords, explaining how these chords are formed and function within different musical contexts. We also break down how to use inversions and voicing techniques to create smooth chord progressions and add complexity to your compositions and arrangements. This episode is essential for those looking to elevate their understanding of harmony, tonal music, and advanced chord theory. We also touch on how historical trends in harmony, from classical to jazz and contemporary styles, have influenced the use of chords and progressions in modern music. By the end of the episode, you'll have a clearer grasp of how to build and analyze complex chords, and how to incorporate them into your own musical projects. Don’t miss out—subscribe now for more music theory insights! A deeper dive into TRIADS, the 4 TRIAD TYPES: MAJOR, MINOR, AUGMENTED, and DIMINISHED, EXTENDED HARMONY CHORDS like 7TH CHORDS, SUSPENSION CHORDS, and ADD CHORDS, and INTERVALS including MAJOR 3RD and MINOR 3RD, because they are the building blocks of ALL of the above triads and chords. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Linear Music Theory Learning For Everyone!
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Triads and Chords Part 2 | Music Theory Podcast Welcome to Triads and Chords Part 2 on the Music Theory Podcast! In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the world of triads and chords, building on the foundational concepts covered in Part 1. Whether you're a music theorist, music educator, musician, or music student, this episode will further enhance your understanding of chord construction, harmony, and chord progressions in Western music theory. We begin by exploring more advanced c...
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- 0:00 Musical Introduction
- 0:42 Intro to Episode 5 : Triads and Chords - Part 2
- 1:20 Recap of Previous Episodes
- 3:13 Definition : The 4 TYPES OF TRIADS
- 4:53 Do You Recall? Triads
- 5:25 Audio Examples : Key Of G Major
- 6:05 Visual Keyboard Break
- 6:39 Audio Example : Triad Tones in G Major
- 7:06 Definition : What is an INTERVAL in music?
- 8:55 Audio Examples : The 4 Triads
- 9:10 Introduction to Tertian Intervals
- 12:39 Audio Example : Comparison of the 4 Triads
- 14:56 Learning Break/Recap
- 15:40 The ICE CREAM Analogy
- 16:34 Definition : What is a 7TH CHORD?
- 17:18 1-3-5-7 Scale Degrees for a 7th Chord
- 18:01 Audio Examples: MAJOR 7TH CHORDS
- 20:18 Explanation of EXTENDED HARMONY
- 21:07 Explanation of other Extended Chords and Symbols
- 22:52 Audio Examples : Extended Harmony Chords
- 23:08 Audio Examples : Suspension Chord
- 25:34 Audio Examples : The Add Chord
- 28:18 Outro/Recap
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