How to Use Diminished 7th Chords - Music Composition

How to use diminished 7th chords. This music composition lesson explains how to construct a diminished 7th chord and how to key reference it, clearing up various common misunderstandings on the way. We explore the diminished 7th chord in each inversion, how to resolve each inversion, look at the most effective approach chords and consider more inventive resolutions and uses of the diminished 7th. Watch this to find out all you need to know about the versatile colourful, chromatic chord known as the diminished 7th.

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🕘 Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction to diminished 7th chords
0:50 - Constructing and key referencing diminished 7ths
4:35 - How best to resolve diminished 7th chords
16:43 - The most effective approach chords to use
20:23 - More sophisticated tricks and uses

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