Musicology
Tempo: The Influencer of Rhythm In Music
The power of tempo in music cannot be overemphasized. Before a thing is called “the influencer,” it must be a big deal. It must have a lot to do with the subject. That is why; it’s quite barbaric to start ...
The Concept of Leading Tone and Subtonic
What is the difference between a leading tone and a subtonic? What do you know about the term, ‘subtonic’? How do you understand it? Have you ever heard anything about it? If I should say, “the concept of leading tone ...
The Eight Standpoints of Music
The word ‘standpoint’ means ‘point of view’, ‘perspective.’ This article sets out to affirm the fact that music is not just a sound that is pleasant to the ears. It can be defined from different perspectives. Music is Academic; It’s ...
Pianistics
What Is the Leading Tone of Ab Harmonic Minor Scale?
In answering this kind of question, theoretical proof is needed. You have to start by asking yourself some useful questions. What do we mean by leading tone? What is the relative major of Ab minor? Music in Ab minor is ...
The Concept of Scale
Definition of a Scale A Scale is known as series of notes that can be played successively in both ascending or descend order. It forms the basis of melody. Diatonic scale for instance, usually spans an octave. There is no ...
Neapolitan 6th Chord
What is Neapolitan 6th chord? Neapolitan 6th chord (often abbreviated as N6) is a major chord built on the lowered second degree (supertonic) of a major or minor diatonic scale. It is the same whether in major or minor key. ...