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Why is the smallest 2nd, that can be written, negative?
If we are to write two notes a 2nd apart, we need to use 2 consecutive letters of the alphabet (such as AtoB or EtoF) or GtoA (note names repeat after G) The smallest 2nds are then B-C and E-F,… Continue reading
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Talking Intervals: Why is 2+2=3 ?
An interval of a second (2nd) is the distance between 2 notes which names are in alphabetical order (A-B, B-C, C-D, D-E, E-F, F-G) and G-A, regardless of their alteration (sharp, natural or flat). If the distance between the two… Continue reading
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Why is there an F# on C major?
C major is the key with no sharps or flats.So why is there an f# on almost every piece in C major? Well, the answer is in the piece’s harmonic progression. For a piece to be in C major, we… Continue reading
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