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Lesson 15 of 84 ยท Harmony

Power Chords in Rock

Learn about power chords in rock: explore modal harmony and its colors

What You'll Learn

Power chords (root + fifth, no third) are staples of rock guitar. Without the third, they sound neither major nor minor.

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Explore modal harmony and its colors

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Identify secondary dominants in a progression

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What does 'dissonant' mean in music?