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For example, he highlights a melody from Field of Dreams that uses a minor 9th interval, which, though tense on its own, resolves to a consonant major 7th, creating a feeling of release. Similarly, the minor 9th, especially when paired with consonant intervals, can evoke feelings of longing and melancholy.
He emphasizes that even highly dissonant sounds can be beautiful and emotionally powerful once the listener becomes accustomed to them. The relationship between intervals and their context within harmonic progressions determines whether they evoke tension, release, or a complex mixture of both.
The Role of Ear Development and Musical Exposure
Throughout the episode, Bato underscores the importance of ear training and exposure in developing an acceptance of dissonance.