If we add the note A to our chord, we engineer an extension to our triad, which creates what we describe as a diminished 7th. You will also see that if you add a further minor 3rd, above the note ...

In this guide we will look at a range of key musical concepts relating to melody and harmony, including: intervals and diatonic intervals chords dominant 7th diminished triad diminished 7th added ...

C major and D minor are examples of basic triads. (Image credit: Future) 2. Diminished responsibility If you take a regular minor triad and lower the 5th by a semitone, you get what’s known as a ...

It’s a B-half diminished chord, and it appears with all its fanfare in the final verse of “O Come All Ye Faithful" under the line “Word of the father,” in the organ accompaniment.

Creating suspense in music can be achieved in a number of different ways, but for instant suspense gratification, there's nothing quite like a diminished chord. It's a fairly safe bet to suggest that ...

A chord is a group of notes - usually three or more - which are stacked vertically. They are played together and combine in harmony. In western music, most chords are triads: the lowest note is ...