Musicians - What is this Chord???

[re.mark]

Played in Arpegio-style (not sure of the correct term).

Then it is not a chord, it is a MELODY. Really, the theory review is in order...

Regardless, I am still trying to find out the name of the chord of those notes played simultaneously.

[re.mark]

For the pedants:

http://www.mark-chadwick.co.uk/files/Chord.mid

[deanc2000]

If the chord seems to hold alot of tension when played, which seems to resolve to the tonic chord (ie the I chord), it's probably in the Major key, as the IV chord acts as a dominant chord, but not as dominant as the V.

[ze2be]

For the pedants:

http://www.mark-chadwick.co.uk/files/Chord.mid

Thanks! Thats one of the positive sides quicktime. Previewing general midi!

As mikemc says though, its still not in context with other cords. But I didnt ask for this, you are way nicer then you need to be here! No need to give further attention to this. Im just being a curious rat.

[Fizmarble]

If you have Logic you can just press those notes on your controller and it tells you exactly what chord it is at the bottom by default.

That is freakin' cool.

[re.mark]

If you have Logic you can just press those notes on your controller and it tells you exactly what chord it is at the bottom by default.

haha yeaa tis cool
shame its only on the 'to-buy' list

[deanc2000]

If F was the root,

then you could call it F minor 7, add 9. Then it would be the IV chord in the Key of C minor.

In the key of E flat major, It would be the II chord, but II chords are hardly every used.



So anyway, the notes could have several labels. If the chord acts as a dominant chord in a major key, it's probably A flat major, if dominant in a minor key, it's probably the Fm chord.

D.

[re.mark]

If F was the root,

then you could call it F minor 7, add 9. Then it would be the IV chord in the Key of C minor.

In the key of E flat major, It would be the II chord, but II chords are hardly every used.



So anyway, the notes could have several labels. If the chord acts as a dominant chord in a major key, it's probably A flat major, if dominant in a minor key, it's probably the Fm chord.

D.

Interesting to know, greatly appreciate your help!!!
Think F is the root, as its what instinctively sounds best.
Thanks

[deanc2000]

You may want to try the G minor chord (G, Bflat, D) plus or minus 7 or 9 (F or A flat). It is the V chord and is thus way more dominant than the IV chord.

IV, V, and VII chords act in "dominant" ways, with the V chord being most dominant, ie most tension and with the most feeling of resolution to the I chord. II, and VI chords are more "tonic".

D.

[Lazos]

Played in Arpegio-style (not sure of the correct term).

Then it is not a chord, it is a MELODY. Really, the theory review is in order...

Arpeggiated chords are just that: "arpeggiated." It's still a chord Put that midi file into Live, fire up a synth and you should be able to play a nice "melody" over top of the arpeggiated chords. There's two chords to my ears. Nice btw!

To my ears, it is shifting between Fm9 and Db(maj). The "key" in Western terms would be Fm. Also, unless one is a theory major in college, no one should care what the functional harmonic analysis would be. Just my 2 cents.

[deanc2000]

Well, If it's D flat, then it's a key with 4 flats, which is a different story. Then it would be the keys of either A flat major or F minor.

One has to have a clear number of sharps or flats. This gives you the key, and the tonic chord sound gives you which one, major or minor.

I haven't heard the midi file since I'm at work, but if the tonic seems like a minor chord, then it's the minor key.

D.

[bagginz]

If F was the root,
then you could call it F minor 7, add 9.

O.k I'll bite...

Though chord nomenclature is not totally standardised, assuming F is the lowest note it would actually be written F minor9 on almost all chord charts.

Though technically speaking it should include the fifth (C), the fifth is often the first note to be dropped, as it's not essential to the tonal flavour of the chord.

The add Add9 tag implies a third but no seventh.

In the key of E flat major, It would be the II chord,

Correct.

Or the VI chord in Ab major... Or the IV chord in C minor... Or the I chord in F minor....

but II chords are hardly every used.

Maybe not in your musical world, but II chords are most certainly used in the rest of the musical universe.

In fact I cannot think of one single jazz tune that does not use the II chord.


To the OP:
Try making a vamp on just the Fmin9 and creating a melody which emphasises or resolves to the ninth (g) note...


Cheers,
bagginz

[beats me]

If you have Logic you can just press those notes on your controller and it tells you exactly what chord it is at the bottom by default.

haha yeaa tis cool
shame its only on the 'to-buy' list

Just sayin if I was at home and not work I could have answered your question in like 2 seconds instead of this 2 page thread on speculation and other theory windbaggery.

[Lazos]

Well, If it's D flat, then it's a key with 4 flats, which is a different story. Then it would be the keys of either A flat major or F minor.

One has to have a clear number of sharps or flats. This gives you the key (either major or minor), and the tonic chord gives you which one, major or minor.

D.

Sorry, but IMVHO music is music. You don't have to have a clear number of anything.

It's only the common practice-era theorists that have to have their musical world neat and tidy like that. Take a listen to Turkish, Arabic, Persian, or Balinese music, for example. Or for more Western-minded folks, the music of John Cage, John Luther Adams, Claude Debussy, or Harry Partch.

[Lazos]

windbaggery.