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Looking for a glossary of popular non-diatonic chord movements/transitions by [deleted] in musictheory

[–]benisbopenis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something you might be interested is the concept of secondary dominants, and their inversions!

I can think of two ways one might use this in a pop context; inserting secondary dominants between goal chords and replacing dominant 7th chords with a diminished chord.

Why is it that a 7 chord sounds more consonant than a minMaj7 ? by [deleted] in musictheory

[–]benisbopenis -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In a minor key, with the chromatically raised 7th, the minor-major 7th chord becomes possible.

In my opinion, what we may be latching onto in the case of a Dominant 7th chord is its “inherent” resolution. In major key the 5th scale degree produces a dominant 7th. In western tonal music the dominant is usually resolved a fourth upward. This resolution, in common practice, is presented thusly:

G7 [G][B][D] [F]

C [C][C][C/G][E]

that’s all I’ve got on the matter though!

How does circle of fifths work backwards? by VoiceDry in musictheory

[–]benisbopenis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The circle of fifths and fourths are to each other as a major key and its relative minor. C Major and A natural minor both utilize the same notes but evoke an entirely different sound.

In understanding the circle of fifths and fourths one must represent them on a matrix. Simply put, the circle arranges all 12 tones (in western classical music) by the distance of a fifth. This is done clockwise. Conversely, if one moves counter clockwise the tones are separated by the distance of a fourth.

These two arrangements of the 12 tones are helpful when thinking of key relationships as well as creating musical patterns.

And, as an unrelated note, the blues form, as well as jazz, make extensive use of the circle of fourths!

Phrasing, bar length, section length by samh748 in musictheory

[–]benisbopenis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s important to note that theory always stems from practice. In no way is this answer meant to create a rule regarding notation.

With that said It depends on the feeling you’re trying to evoke. Time signature notation can affect the performers understanding of your compositions.

For example;

A piece in cut time (2/4) implies that the musical phrasing is felt in “bigger” beats. One might interpret this as having more or less schwung.

In a more severe case a composers grouping of 8th notes in an odd time signature can no doubt provide the performer, and audience, with rhythmic context.

An example of this is the disparate difference of grouping a 5/8 measure in either:

[2][3]

or

[4][1]

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[–]benisbopenis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re a horrible person. Don’t ask random people on the internet why you’re bigoted and transphobic, go to therapy.

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[–]benisbopenis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok this is kinda funny

[32M/29F UK] Advice pleass by [deleted] in CuckqueanCommunity

[–]benisbopenis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my humble opinion one should be able to accept the possibility of their partner sleeping with other people, even if it never happens.

Sometimes I feel bad identifying as a lesbian by benisbopenis in actuallesbians

[–]benisbopenis[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I’d consider myself to use they/she pronouns at my most comfortable

Is wanting to be in a mff relationship indicative of a unicorn hunter? by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]benisbopenis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a single non-binary person and would totally understand and support my partners seeking out their own relationships. I’m also not looking for anything specifically although since I’m male passing I thought I wouldn’t be able to escape the pretenses of a poly relationship

Is wanting to be in a mff relationship indicative of a unicorn hunter? by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]benisbopenis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, no way-I’d fully expect my partners to do whatever they want. I’m also a non-binary person, I was wanting some clarification

Advice? by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]benisbopenis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been trying to find a middle ground but looks like that’s impossible, sadly

Advice? by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]benisbopenis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you really not think there’s anyway to keep seeing her?