Quartal vs Tertian Voicing Identification Quiz

See and hear a voicing and identify whether it is built from stacked perfect fourths (quartal) or stacked thirds (tertian). Tests the ear and eye for the open, ambiguous sound of modal jazz comping versus the clear functional sound of traditional harmony. Five questions per round with fretboard diagrams and audio.

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