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A Diminished Major 7 Chord utilizes a diminished triad with a Major 7th instead of a double flat 7 (bb7). It is written as º(maj7), or dim(maj7).


For example, Cº(maj7) would be written from bottom to top: C Eb Gb B


In this video lesson, we talk about understanding diminished harmony and using diminished chords in context.


We dive into alternative diminished voicings, as well as the illusive Diminished Major voicing and how to use it.


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In this short jazz piano tutorial, I demonstrate the fourth in a series of interesting and often-used diminished licks. You’ll learn how how and why they work, and how to apply them to your own improvisation.

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