Abstract
In any form of music, the fundamental aspect which gives the most of an
essence is the tune of the composition. An integral concept in
orchestral music is chords. Chords usually follow the notes of the song,
making it harmonious with the overall progression of the performance.
Chords are often interchangeable within the scale of the song. The
mellifluous effect of chords and the harmony it portrays are
self-explanatory and pleasant. There lies a mathematical and physical
reason behind the working of these chords and the movement shown by them
during the piece. In this study, we look at the fundamental tonal
frequencies associated with the notes of the chords and analyze the
patterns exhibited and draw meaningful conclusions corroborating the
scientific relationship with music and its play, while proposing a new
musical phenomenon called ‘tonal inertia’ that seems to potentially
explain the musical conventions using physical bases.