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Alright now we're talking about diminished chords. You can draw two boxes, we'll have a minor 3rd on top, and a minor 3rd on the bottom. And we can come over here and just flat that 5th degree, g flat ...

After working with major, minor, dominant, and half-diminished chords, it’s time to explore fully diminished 7ths and augmented triads. These chord types offer unique harmonic possibilities and ...

In tonal harmony the common‑tone diminished seventh—often shortened simply to “common‑tone diminished”—serves as a fleeting, coloristic device rather than a structural pivot. Its defining trait is the ...

Augmented and diminished chords have something of a bad reputation. Whenever anyone makes a joke about an overly complicated piece of music, they’re usually part of the punchline. In actual fact, ...

A diminished chord occupies a unique niche in Western harmony—a compact cluster of power that evokes unease, suspense, or anticipation. Technically, the chord is built from a root, a minor third above ...

It inevitable that, pretty soon into your music production journey, you’ll be using chords. That’s to say that you’ll be playing multiple notes simultaneously - either on a MIDI keyboard or by ...

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on Dec. 25, 2025. Find that audio here. Among the most cherished elements of the holiday season is Christmas music. It’s perhaps the only holiday that comes ...