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Every so often, I post a blog on a chord or harmony that I think is interesting.  This blog will be about a series of three chords that I think are interesting, particularly when used as a group. (more…)

One topic that comes up somewhat frequently in class is that of augmented sixth chords.  How are they spelled?  How do they resolve?  I thought I’d go over those questions quickly in a blog.

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The Petrushka chord is a chord made famous by Stravinsky in his ballet Petrushka.  It combines two major triads whose roots are spaced by a tritone.  For instance, a C major triad combined with an F# major triad creates the Petrushka chord. (more…)