Musical Tension – The Buildup!

Musical tension begins once you play and leave the I Chord… from that very moment, you’ll be looking for a way to get back home – back to the I Chord. Tension can also come from instrumentation, dynamics, feel, mood, and/or atmosphere. But regardless of … Continue reading

Transitioning: The Diminished 7th…

The Diminished 7th Chord is basically a ‘fork in the road’ where there are many different routes you can take depending on where you want to go. If you want to add more character and intensity to a piece, the Diminished 7th Chord is a … Continue reading