How does music have different moods? What exactly makes a combination of notes sound “happy” or “sad”?
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In general, certain combinations of notes create a mood when they fit together, just like colors. While it’s hard to explain our brain’s reaction to those note wavelengths, generally major chords sound happy, minor chords sound sad or somber, augmented chords sound intense, and diminished chords sound mysterious.
When notes are spaced out in the right order, they sound pleasant. If they are less spaced or too spaced, they vibrate against each other and create a feeling of tension.
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