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

 

Go back to chapter 5

Go to chapter 7

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.