Chapter 6: How to Use the Diminished Scale in Improvisation
Brief History of the Diminished Scale and it’s Use
What is a Diminished Scale and it’s Uses?
The diminished scale is a special scale that accompanies a fully diminished 7th chord. Just to review, a diminished 7th chord is constructed by stacking minor thirds on top of each other until you build a 7th chord.
In this video Dr. Klee will discuss what is the diminished scale and how to apply it to your improvisation
Here are the practice songs I suggest you first work on for this chapter.
Practice Song No. 4-I Long for Your Kiss
Practice Song No. 5-Magic Moment
Practice Song No. 6-Maybe Next Time
Practice Song No. 10-Remembering Your Tender Kiss
Practice Song No. 12-Saturday Night Alone
Practice Song No. 16-The Lady in Black
The pdf sheet music for these practice songs is located in chapter 18 in my book.