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Lesson 19 of 84 ยท Music Theory

The Overtone Series

Learn about the overtone series: build triads and seventh chords from any root

What You'll Learn

Twelve-tone technique (serialism) uses all 12 chromatic notes in a set order, avoiding any sense of key. Schoenberg invented it.

1

Build triads and seventh chords from any root

2

Identify cadence types by ear

Notes on the Staff

G4
G4
A4
B4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is a melody?

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