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Tension should rise and fall like a wave during a Jazz solo. You build tension (just like building suspense in a story) by playing jarring notes and intervals that clash with the chords, before resolving the tension (resolving the suspense) by playing smooth and consonant notes and intervals that complement the chords.
- What is tension in a chord?
- How do you describe music tension?
- What is an available tension?
- What instruments create tension?
What is tension in a chord?
A tension is an extra note in a chord that is not a basic part of the chord. Think of it like a decoration; it adds character but not substance. ... The first is to add any diatonic note from the key into the chord, so long as it sounds acceptable to you.
How do you describe music tension?
In music, tension is the anticipation music creates in a listener's mind for relaxation or release. For example, tension may be produced through reiteration, increase in dynamic level, gradual motion to a higher or lower pitch, or (partial) syncopations between consonance and dissonance.
What is an available tension?
Available tensions – are tensions that complement the consonance/sound/feel of the chord; Unavailable tensions – are tensions that conflict with the consonance/sound/feel of the chord. More specifically, an unavailable tension is a note that creates a ♭9 interval with a chord tone.
What instruments create tension?
Dynamics
A simple use of a crescendo creates exciting tension. By having instruments play louder at the end of a verse, the tension rises and listeners wait for the release. Try using a cymbal, drums, or backing instruments to create heightened dynamics.
