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The general theme with these shapes is the dominant 7th sound, which is essentially a major chord plus a b7th. This is a ...

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From Alanis and Mariah to Björk and Shania, from Oasis and Blur to 2Pac and Silverchair, here's what we were listening to — 30 years ago!