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Introduction to Practical Music Theory

The black keys are B flat, D flat, E flat, F sharp, and A flat.

Using notes outside of the scale, like augmented chords, can create tension, interest, and emotional effects, and aid in transitioning between chords.

There are 12 notes in Western music.

The Nashville Number System simplifies the identification and transposition of notes in a scale by numbering them from 1 to 7.

The C Major scale formula is: whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, whole step.

A dominant 7th chord is a major chord with a lowered 7th note. For example, C7 includes the notes C, E, G, and B flat.

One common chord progression in major keys is the I-IV-V-I pattern (1st, 4th, 5th, 1st chords).

Examples include using minor 4th and 5th chords, major 6th chords, and major 3rd chords.

The root note gives the chord its name and fundamental sound, while the 5th note provides a stable and grounding feel.

A C Major 7th chord consists of the notes C, E, G, and B.

A major chord consists of the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of the scale, while a minor chord has the 3rd note moved down a half step.

An octave is a span of 12 notes, where the higher note is twice the frequency of the lower note, such as A at 440 Hz and A at 880 Hz.

Adding a 2nd note (the second note in the scale) to chords can add depth and richness to the harmonic structure.

The notes in the C Minor scale are C, D, E flat, F, G, A flat, B flat.

A half step is the distance between two adjacent notes, such as from A to B flat.