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The Power of Parallel Chords: From Classical Harmony to Modern Techno

: Unlike traditional "proper" voice leading, which seeks to keep common tones, parallel harmony can sound more modern or "unsmooth". Parallel Chords

: This technique is a cornerstone of Detroit Techno and house music. Early producers would sample a single chord into a hardware sampler like the Akai MPC60 and re-pitch it across the pads, allowing them to play complex riffs with just one finger. 2. Borrowing from Parallel Keys The Power of Parallel Chords: From Classical Harmony