Chord anatomy

Overview

The structural composition of musical notes played simultaneously to create Harmony. Chords serve as the foundational element for adding emotional depth and character to a melody.

Key Components

• Foundations: The basic building blocks required for constructing functional Harmony.
• Anatomy: The internal arrangement and structural layers of notes within a chord.
• Scale Relationships: The functional connection between Scale structures and chord construction.

Core Relationships

• melody $\leftrightarrow$ Harmony: Chords provide the harmonic context that enhances melodic expression.
• Scale $\leftrightarrow$ Chord: Chords are derived from the intervals and notes found within specific Scale patterns.

Sources

• 2026 04 27 Music Chords Foundations Anatomy Harmony and Scale Relat (Brad Harrison Music)

Source Notes

• 2026-04-27: [[lab-notes/2026-04-27-Music-Chords-Foundations-Anatomy-Harmony-and-Scale-Relat|Music Chords: Foundations, Anatomy, Harmony, and Scale Relationships]]