Part 4/11:
He highlights jazz voicings, such as dominant chords with alterations (e.g., flat five, flat nine, and flat thirteen), which initially sound dissonant but, with familiarity, lose their harshness. This process demonstrates the brain's capacity to adapt and reframe what it perceives as dissonant, turning once-intense clashes into acceptable sonic colors.
Intervals: Sharp, Mild, and Their Interplay
Bato discusses the concept of intervals with "sharp" versus "mild" distances.
Sharp distances include minor 2nds and major 7ths, known for their tense qualities.
Mild distances refer to major seconds and minor sevenths, which are less dissonant.