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Old 12-03-2017, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by steve s View Post
Well, I'm impressed. I always suspected there was more to this business. There are still a few things I wish someone could explain to me:

Why does a 7th chord make you "want" to do the dominant chord for that key next, for example, hearing G7 makes you want to play C? What is it about hearing that F note that tells your brain, C has to come next?

How come the black keys are spaced in that goofy way?

Why do minor keys evoke that heavy, somber mood?

Thanks for any insight!
Steve
I'm interested in the answers to these as well
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