Tension notes

1. What are tension notes?
2. How do you make tension chords?
3. What is tension music theory?
4. What is chord melody tension?

What are tension notes?

A tension is an extra note in a chord that is not a basic part of the chord. ... There are two ways to determine what tensions will work on a chord. 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 make tension chords?

Here are some ideas you can try to create subtle harmonic tension and release in your songs:

1. Focus on minor chords in the verse, major chords in the chorus. ...
2. Use deceptive cadences. ...
3. Change key between verse and chorus. ...
4. Use pedal tones to strengthen the tension of a standard progression.

What is tension music theory?

What Is Tension in Music? Tension in music production is the anticipating build up of rhythm, harmony, melody, and dynamics. When songwriters or composers build up tension in a song, they create a feeling of unrest or expectation, which can develop an emotional experience for the listener.

What is chord melody tension?

How it works: Melodic tension can be created by avoiding the use of a tonic note in a verse; as the chord progression approaches the tonic chord, try putting a different note in the melody. This will throw listeners off and create the tension. As a release, start using the tonic chord again in the chorus.