Journal of Psychology & Psychotherapy

Journal of Psychology & Psychotherapy
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ISSN: 2161-0487

Review Article - (2014) Volume 4, Issue 2

Why do Minor Chords Sound Sad? The Theory of Musical Equilibration and the Emotions of Chords

Daniela Willimek1* and Bernd Willimek2
1Karlsruhe University of Music, Germany, E-mail: bernd.willimek@musicpsy.de
2German Society for Music Psychology, Germany, E-mail: bernd.willimek@musicpsy.de
*Corresponding Author: Daniela Willimek, Karlsruhe University of Music, Reuchlinstrasse 32, 75015 Bretten, Germany, Tel: -982745 Email:

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