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Why do listeners hear the lowest note of a chord most distinctly?

What is the correct process for deriving the 'mirror' or 'negative' harmony of a progression?

Is the tritone (A4 / d5 / DA3 / Dd6) still banned in Roman Catholic music?

Why isn't there a classical composer like Beethoven, Chopin or Mozart today?

Difference between keys and scales?

What are the practical reasons for still having transposing instruments?

What's the difference between a G♭ and an F#?

Etymology of word “Octave”

Why is the guitar tuned like it is?

Does Vm7 in minor key function as dominant?

Why are some people so paranoid about music theory?

Why does the orchestra tune to the oboe?

Why is music for strings more likely to be in keys with sharps?

What is the difference between mono and stereo?

Could B♭ instruments be built in C? Why are they in B♭ in the first place?

What are the greek modes, and how do they differ from modern modes?

Can't feel meter when playing

Is there any practical difference between 3/4 and 3/8 time?

Why do octaves sound equivalent?

Are Floor Tom and Low Tom refering to the same drum

How do harmonics work?

What makes graduate-level music theory different from undergraduate-level music theory?

How can I hear what a mathematical function sounds like?

Are doubly augmented and doubly diminished intervals practical?

What is the difference between sharp note & flat note?

What does a conductor actually do?

Why is a consistent rhythm and tempo such a vitally important component of modern music?

Why is the lowest note on the piano an A?

What is the Lydian Chromatic Concept?

In electronic music equipment and software, what are some good ways of cutting costs without sacrificing quality/effort?