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Chord alterations also introduce variations, including suspended chords and Lydian triads. Interestingly, each type of triad impacts the harmonic context and contributes to the overall texture of musical arrangements.
The Circle of Fifths
The Circle of Fifths serves as an invaluable tool in understanding key signatures and the relationships between major and minor keys. Every major key has a corresponding minor key that shares the same key signature. Understanding this relationship enables musicians to navigate music more fluidly, recognizing patterns of sharps and flats that appear in different keys.