Start with a stable chord, move to a dissonant interval (like a major seventh), and then resolve back to a consonant one.
Move one of the clashing notes up or down an octave. This maintains the tension but reduces the physical "crunch". Frequency Dissonance Free ...
Dissonance is measured by the complexity of the frequency ratios between notes. For a "dissonance-free" start, use simple ratios, then introduce complexity to build tension: Start with a stable chord, move to a
Unison (1:1), Octave (2:1), and Perfect Fifth (3:2). Start with a stable chord
If a piece feels too harsh, use these arrangement techniques to refine the sound: