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This AP Music Theory study guide covers chords and harmony, focusing on triads (major, minor, diminished, augmented) and seventh chords (major, minor, dominant, diminished, half-diminished). It explains chord inversions, identifying chords by ear, and common chord progressions. The guide also includes practice questions and exam tips.
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What's the difference between a chord and an arpeggio? 🎶
A chord is played one note at a time, while an arpeggio is played simultaneously
A chord is a single note, and an arpeggio is a group of notes
A chord is a group of notes played simultaneously, while an arpeggio plays the notes of a chord one after another
They are both played simultaneously, but a chord has more notes