Harmony Explained: Progress Towards a Scientific Theory of Music
This article offers a scientific perspective on music theory, exploring harmony's fundamental phenomena.
Many music theory texts are laden with superstition and obscure symbols. This article presents a scientific approach to understanding music, particularly harmony. It explores three fundamental phenomena: the Major Scale, the Standard Chord Dictionary, and the emotional differences between Major and Minor Triads. The author critiques existing theories and aims to make the content accessible to both scientists and musicians alike.
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