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- Why do chords sound so good?
- What makes a good chord progression?
- What is the happiest chord progression?
- How chord progressions make you feel?
Why do chords sound so good?
The chords that sound good together are made up of notes that makes sense harmonically. The notes of these chords are derived from a scale (usually the Major scale). The chords use something called diatonic harmony.
What makes a good chord progression?
Going on (and on and on), it's a good question why an ascending movement of a second makes a stronger chord progression than a descending one. One possible explanation is that an ascending second moves to a chord root that is part of the dominant of the first note.
What is the happiest chord progression?
Yeah, it's basically the stuff of dreams. But according to a study, major chords are not the happiest sounds in music. Although people do perceive major chords as more emotionally positive than minor chords, the happiest sounds of all are seventh chords – major or minor chords with a seventh added.
How chord progressions make you feel?
On a basic level, major chords usually mean happy, while minor chords usually mean sad. And on an emotional level, that's true. Generally speaking, major chords tend to sound bright, while minor chords sound darker. And as a 9-year-old, that explanation was good enough.
