Jimmy Brown

A few examples from the rock and pop catalog of how famous composers have successfully harnessed this enigmatic chord to great effect.

Some cool things you can do with the minor hexatonic scale.

Learn how to create eerie, twisted-sounding melodies with this lesson.

Look at a few examples of fairly well-known songs from the modern era that utilize the dim7 chord in interesting, effective ways.

The melody of Beethoven's “Moonlight Sonata”, re-imagined in the style of David Gilmour.

Look at a few examples of ways in which world-renowned songwriters have harnessed this harmonic beast and put it to good use.

Tell an engaging story and make a powerful statement with second-inversion minor chords.

And now, something less serious than Beethoven.

Learn more about the first-inversion minor chord, an invaluable resource for the aspiring composer.

Look at a few brief examples of well-known songs that feature the use of a second-inversion chord.