What can you play over a fully diminished chord?
There are two pitch collections that work especially well when trying to make melodies over a half-diminished chord:
- The Locrian mode of the major scale.
- The Locrian #2 mode of the melodic minor scale (starting on scale degree 6)
Can you play a diminished scale over a minor chord?
So there you have it — theoretically you can play any diminished scale, the chromatic scale and any whole tone scale over a minor (or major) chord . “The key to improvising is being able to play and listen at the same time.”
Why are there only 3 diminished chords?
Because it is a symmetrical scale (and much like the diminished chord) there are only three unique diminished scales: C = E♭ = G♭ = A diminished scale. D♭ = E = G = B♭ diminished scale.
What is the difference between a diminished chord and a half diminished chord?
The difference between a diminished chord and a half diminished chord lies in the seventh. The half diminished chord (m7b5) has a minor seventh (7) – it’s a m7 chord wth a flat five (b5). The diminished chord has a diminished seventh (dim7, °7).
How many arpeggios are there?
If we perform the arpeggios with just four basic articulation variants: both hands legato, both hands staccato, one hand legato the other staccato, then swap which hand is which, then we end up with a total of 6136 different arpeggios to practice. So that’s 73 articulation variants times 1534 kinds of arpeggios.
Why are the only 3 diminished scales?
Because of their symmetry, there are only 3 diminished scales and only 2 whole tone scales! Of course, there is only one chromatic scale.
When should you play diminished?
One of the most popular uses for the diminished chord is as a bridge between two other chords. The diminished chord works so well for this purpose because it contains a high amount of tension. This tension gives a sense of release once the progression arrives on its destination chord.
Why is the 7th chord of the scale diminished?
With respect to the root, all diminished seventh chords consist of a minor third, diminished fifth and diminished seventh. This means that all notes are a minor third apart (eg. C-E♭, E♭-G♭, G♭-B♭♭). Here is a table of some diminished seventh chords with different roots.
Is flat 5 the same as diminished?
Minor 7 flat 5 chord is close to a diminished 7th chord, the first 3 notes are identical, but the 4th is different. This chord can be written in two ways: m7b5 or Ø. If you do not know how to play and what is a diminished 7th chord, you can read this page about diminished chord voicings.
Why do diminished chords sound so good?