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The Ultimate Transition Chord: Four Minor Resolutions for dim7
By Jimmy Brown published
Learn a few interesting applications of this harmonically unstable yet appealing chord.
More Tasteful Examples of How Dim7 Chords Are Used
By Jimmy Brown published
A few examples from the rock and pop catalog of how famous composers have successfully harnessed this enigmatic chord to great effect.
The Attractively Balanced and Highly Musical E Minor Hexatonic Scale
By Jimmy Brown published
Some cool things you can do with the minor hexatonic scale.
Eerie Arpeggios: Using Movable Addb2 Shapes to Create Haunting Lead Lines
By Jimmy Brown published
Learn how to create eerie, twisted-sounding melodies with this lesson.
How to Use the "Spooky" Dimished Seven Chord
By Jimmy Brown published
Look at a few examples of fairly well-known songs from the modern era that utilize the dim7 chord in interesting, effective ways.
A David Gilmour-Style Approach to Beethoven's “Moonlight Sonata”
By Jimmy Brown published
The melody of Beethoven's “Moonlight Sonata”, re-imagined in the style of David Gilmour.
Restless Harmony: Meet the Anxious m7b5 Chord
By Jimmy Brown published
Look at a few examples of ways in which world-renowned songwriters have harnessed this harmonic beast and put it to good use.
A Guide to Basic Jazz-Blues Changes
By Jimmy Brown published
Presenting a more musically sophisticated variation on the standard 12-bar blues.
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