Short curiosities, quick explanations, and word origins.
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Long-form essays and shorter notes on music, systems, language, and small curiosities.
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A clear explanation of how basic chord types are built from roots, thirds, fifths, and half-step patterns.
A practical explanation of extended chords, from major sevenths and ninths to sharp elevens and relative minors.
For smaller posts like “Why do we call error 404, 404?” or short etymology notes that do not need a full essay.