Section 1:1 Tensions Flashcards
Nonharmonic (non-chord tones) that include the intervals of the 9th, 11th, and 13th above the root of a chord.
Tensions
The 7th is considered a tension when
not already identified by the chord symbol.
Label tensions using
T9, T11, T13, TM7
describe the 3 kinds of MELODIC tensions.
- Any note longer than a beat in duration
- A note of any duration followed by a leap
- Notes located on a strong beat which resolve, by step, to a chord tone located on a weak beat.
Harmonic tensions
Non-chord tones used in conjunction with the vertical structure of the chord. Harmonic tensions must be included in the chord symbols
How are the 7th and the 6th used in triads?
Usually not considered tensions; can be used as melodic passing tones when they are used in an independent melody line that moves against a sustained triad
Any note that is a whole step above a chord tone ——
Any note that is a half-step above a chord tone ——
can be used as an available tension; cannot.
Available Tensions
Major triads
T9, T#11 - when diatonic
T6, TM7 - independent melodic tension
Available Tensions
minor triads
T9, T11;
T6, TM7, T7 - independent melodic tension
Available Tensions
Major 6th
T9
T#11 - when diatonic
TM7 - independent melodic tension
Available Tensions
Minor 6th
T9, T11
TM7 - independent melodic tension
Available Tensions
Major 7th
T9, T13
T#11 - when diatonic
Available Tensions
Augmented-Major 7th
T9, T#11
Available Tensions
Minor-Major 7th
T9, T11, T13
Available Tensions
Minor 7th
T11
T9 - when diatonic
T13 - only in Dorian
