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In this tutorial we will look at the idea of borrowed chords, what they are, and where we borrow these chords from. This makes use of the parallel major and minor keys. What are Borrowed Chords? Borrowed chords are harmonies “borrowed” from the parallel key—meaning the major and minor keys…
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Seventh Chords and how to construct them
This tutorial will look at the plethora of seventh chords that are available and how they are constructed. We looked at the construction of triads…
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Triad Inversions
An inversion of a triad is the same notes of the triad arranged in a different order, or more specifically with a different note as…
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Minor Diatonic Chords
If we start on each note of the natural minor scale and stack thirds to create triads using only notes from the scale, we get…
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Major Diatonic Chords
If we start on each note of the major scale and stack thirds to create triads using only notes from the scale, we get the…
● About Me
I’m Julian — composer‑educator and the creator of PhysMuse. I share my journey through music engraving, theory, and creative study, building clear, beautiful resources for musicians and learners. This blog is where I document the process, the experiments, and the things I’m learning along the way.
