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What is a Diminished Major 7? | Diminished Voicings and Harmony In Context

Updated: May 3, 2021

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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How to Play My Funny Valentine with Gorgeous Solo Piano Voicings

Updated: May 3, 2021

A Minor / Major 7 chord, written min(maj7), consists of a minor triad on bottom with a major 7 above it. It differs from a typical min7 chord in that the 7 is natural instead of flat (b7). It uses the scale degrees 1 b3 5 7 from bottom to top.


This piano lesson will provide you with beautiful new voicings and ideas for the song My Funny Valentine. We walk through a good portion of the song chord by chord, discussing some new and different voicings, as well as classic ways of looking at the chord changes.


It's also important (and often tricky) to get that Cmin(maj7) walk down write.


My Basic Piano Voicings course with video examples will leave you with a much stronger arsenal of voicings. Get your copy here: http://jazzlessonvideos.com/piano







20 Modern Bebop Licks Vid & PDF

Here’s a new video for you, along with a new PDF full of effective exercises! This lesson provides you with a series of modern bebop licks and patterns that will challenge your technique and ear. Download all 20+ exercises in PDF form here: http://jazzpianoconcepts.com/store


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