Emotional Effects of Chords
Chord Type | Associated Emotions |
Major (e.g., C) | Happiness, cheerfulness, confidence, brightness, satisfaction |
Minor (e.g., Cm) | Sadness, darkness, sullenness, apprehension, melancholy, depression, mystery |
Seventh (e.g., C7) | Funkiness, soulfulness, moderate edginess |
Major Seventh (e.g., CM7) | Romance, softness, jazziness, serenity, tranquillity, exhilaration |
Minor Seventh (e.g., Cm7) | Mellowness, moodiness, jazziness |
Ninth (e.g., C9) | Openness, optimism |
Diminished (e.g., Cº) | Fear, shock, spookiness, suspense |
Suspended Fourth (e.g., Csus4) | Delightful tension |
Seventh, Minor Ninth (e.g., C7♭9) | Creepiness, ominousness, fear, darkness |
Added Ninth (e. g., Cadd9) | Steeliness, austerity |
REF : http://howmusicreallyworks.com/Pages_Chapter_6/6_17.html
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