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The Diminished Scale In Improvisation

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Steve HerbermanBy Steve Herberman
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What You'll Learn

The Diminished Scale In Improvisation The diminished scale is perhaps the most fun and challenging scale used in improvising adding spice and a modern vibe to melodic lines. Gain a thorough understanding of the diminished scale through 12 pages of exercises and discussion in this in-depth 90-minute masterclass. Harmonizing any of the 3 symmetrical diminished scales will yield 16 different triads, and 16 seventh chords! This class looks at many of these possibilities in close detail. Highlights include:
  • Jim Hall’s “Careful”
  • Duke Ellington’s “Caravan” similar to Wes Montgomery’s classic version
  • Single note and chordal resolution exercises
  • Intervallic studies
  • The dominant/diminished connection
  • Classic sequences and patterns
  • Chord/Scale Visualization techniques
  • Triad usage and arpeggios
  • Diminished chord functions/substitutions
  • Memorization techniques
Fewer scales are as much fun and rewarding as the diminished. Get control of this valuable improvisation tool and enjoy the results!

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Sandro Norton
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3/11/2018

That's it. No more mystery about diminished scale. Steve really put a great effort in this lesson. one word. Fantastic

Philip DeMario
11/7/2009

I've seen/heard diminished concepts described dozens of times before, but Steve is an &quot;outside the box&quot; thinker, and comes up with interesting and unique applications and insights. <br /> <br /> Very clearly explained, with tons of patterns and lines to learn. I especially liked the section on resolution from every step in the scale. This is one of my favorite classes so far.

TOM MCDERMOTT
10/25/2009

Steve offers a wealth of knowledge in all of his lessons and this lesson is no exception and by far well worth the price!!!<br /> <br /> Tom

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