Music A-Level
Guide tones
What Guide tones means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Guide tones
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The 3rd and 7th, which determine the chord's quality while extensions add colour.
Topics that use Guide tones
- Area of study 5: Jazz - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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