5 Easy Ways to Use and Write with Diminished Chords [MUSIC THEORY - CHORD PROGRESSIONS]

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  • Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
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    This video is about diminished chords and where you can use them and fit them into your chord progressions.
    IMPORTANT! READ! Diminished chords come in two main flavors- diminshed seventh (aka full diminished) and half diminished (aka m7b5). In this video I exclusively use FULL diminished chords, but nearly every example can be used with a half diminished as well, to varying degrees of success.
    It is also important to note that I am a big fan of "learning backwards". That is, do the stuff first- make the noise, use the chord, solo with the scale, regardless if it makes sense to you or not. Then later on you are more likely to learn the inner workings and theory because you actually recognize it's useful application.
    This strategy doesn't work for things like heart surgery - for that you should probably learn the details first before doing hands-on experience. But with music, I'm totally okay with skipping many steps along the way as long as they get us to playing and writing quicker.
    The following videos are referenced and very important to understanding everything here:
    Chords of Major: • How To Write Chord Pro...
    Chords of Minor: • How to write Chords an...
    Diminshed Chords: • Deconstructing Diminis...
    Diminished Chord Portals: • Diminshed 7th Chord = ...
    Dim7 Arpeggios: • Quick and Easy CHAOS M...
    Chords of Harmonic Minor: • Writing Chord Progress...
    Orcastra Studio - Common Diminished Chord: • Learning Chords: The C...
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    Table of Contents:
    00:00 Intro
    00:51 Between Whole Steps
    03:17 Two Chord Jams
    04:45 ii° - V - I
    06:18 Pivot to New Keys
    07:17 Making the Tonic Diminished
    08:04 Wrapping Up

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      lol that’s exactly what I do, this 9 min video was an hour for me

  • @joeybowie5706
    @joeybowie5706 5 лет назад +209

    Thanks for everything you do for us Jake, watch your videos almost every day and always suggest your channel to people getting into music theory.

    • @arklowrockz
      @arklowrockz 5 лет назад +2

      Yes I've recommended this channel to at least four people now.
      I personally am getting good mileage out of the Diatonic Major and Minor vids and the Harmonic minor vid. It's actually given me a good prod to fiddle around with scales, explore the fret board and writ e few tunes.
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      @roverred1150 4 года назад +2

      You're learning guitar, my guy. If you don't have one, go get you a guit-fiddle.

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  • @Djeraldancheta
    @Djeraldancheta 5 лет назад +72

    Basically, it's there to build insane tensions and also to transition.

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    @dalezjc 4 года назад

    That you so generously give your time to make these videos, is truly inspiring! Most of your videos are somewhat over my head but I do appreciate your time and effort that goes into making your videos.

  • @oenwilson2486
    @oenwilson2486 5 лет назад +6

    This made me realize how important a diminished chord is. I always ignored this back then and now I'd love to use it now.

  • @jasonbos2007
    @jasonbos2007 5 лет назад

    I’m straight up binge watching your videos! How have I not seen these!?!? So good! Thank you!

  • @jem8936
    @jem8936 Год назад +8

    Teaching is your gift! Love the way you break things down and the audio/visuals help so much! Thank You!

  • @griztendo
    @griztendo 4 года назад

    Every video you do is a gold mine, I don't think I have ever seen anyone make music theory so accessible. Keep up the great work!

  • @mrbaz5150
    @mrbaz5150 5 лет назад +18

    You give off this really cool vibe like Paul Gilbert does in his lesson videos. Love your work man.

  • @michaelvaldez6878
    @michaelvaldez6878 5 лет назад

    Dude your channel succeeds in being both highly informative and engaging, no small feat! Much appreciation!

  • @jamminwithjambo7729
    @jamminwithjambo7729 4 года назад

    I've used diminished chords in so many ways over the years, but now you have shown me some new ways to look at them!!! Much appreciated coach.

  • @hearpalhere
    @hearpalhere 3 года назад +1

    This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I'm trying to learn more about diminished chords and finally feel like I'm getting a better understanding of how they function. Seeing your practical uses is awesome and maybe even better than understanding the theory behind them.

  • @natedionne
    @natedionne 5 лет назад

    Thanks for this video because I haven't seen too many video that have gone this in-depth on using diminished chords. It was very insightful! I would love to learn more about augmented chords in this way too!

  • @aptelbruno8316
    @aptelbruno8316 3 года назад

    Excellent as usual - and so useful. Thank you Jake.

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  • @aptelbruno8316
    @aptelbruno8316 5 лет назад

    I'm working on it ! I love diminished chords. Thank you again Jake !

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    @RolandHesz 5 лет назад

    Thank you, you just gave me my programme for the next two weeks and probably answered a question I had with a pre chorus/bridge transition.
    Awesome channel.

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    @Minihammerraq 4 года назад

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    @kmisi1 5 лет назад +14

    dude, you always make me want to write more songs!

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    @robbybisi3756 5 лет назад +3

    Jake, I have no words to thank you enough for your videos and explanations. It makes me so happy when something “clicks” for me and finally I can understand it. What you’re giving to the musician worldwide society is immense. You look very young, but it’s amazing how knowledgeable you are. Thank you!

  • @isaach8426
    @isaach8426 4 года назад +7

    Diminished and suspended chords are my favorite for learning tension and release. I also really like the Barry Harris 6th diminished scale concept. Works really well to help understand the theory behind the tension and release of diminished 7th chords.

  • @scotty1498
    @scotty1498 2 года назад

    Wow all this knowledge & instruction! Thank you. I never went to music school or had lessons so this, and videos by other YTers, is brilliant. All the stuff I've always been totally confused by...

  • @rsrana6781
    @rsrana6781 2 года назад

    wonderfully explained the complicated diminished chords and their use. Great!

  • @acousticknights9654
    @acousticknights9654 5 лет назад

    Amazing way to break down some practical ways to get those diminished chords in. Thanks man. Keep up the good work

  • @pAWNproductionsDE
    @pAWNproductionsDE 5 лет назад +6

    Great video as usual! I'd love to see a video on augmented chords next, those things have been one of the greatest musical mysteries for me

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    @jameswelch2389 4 года назад

    As always, informative and useful. Really appreciate the easily digestible way you breakdown the theory.

  • @OrignalElidest
    @OrignalElidest 5 лет назад +1

    Holy cow i never thought of chord progressions like those. I always thought of switching from Harmonice minor to phrygian dominant to a diminished arpeggio run but these progression are insane

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    That was an amazing lesson, perfect examples which made it so easy to hear and understand. Thank you. I saw someone also comment that a video about Augmentd chords would also be very informative and useful.

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  • @richardapai3676
    @richardapai3676 5 лет назад

    I am amazed! I was never really able to deal with diminised chords up until now!

  • @taquitoburrito6335
    @taquitoburrito6335 5 лет назад +20

    me: plays diminished arpeggios
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    @seviswitzerland3470 Год назад

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  • @Rain593
    @Rain593 5 лет назад +6

    My favourite way of using dim7s is to play them over the V7.
    So an example: if our chord is E7, playing Fdim7 (F G# B D) implies a V7(b9). Sounds super neoclassical and I adore that sound.
    2nd favourite way is to bridge two Dom7 chords a tritone apart.
    So if we are in Am still. Our V7 is E7 (E G# B D), our tritone of that is Bb7 (Bb D F Ab/G#). Both those chords can be imbellished with Fdim, Abdim, Ddim, or Bdim.
    Thanks for reading my dim7 essay xD

  • @santiagodearrascaeta2243
    @santiagodearrascaeta2243 5 лет назад

    Love your lessons man, whatch them multiple times, very clear very helpful plz never stop

  • @ddude1212
    @ddude1212 5 лет назад +137

    ...augmented please? That’d be great! I use them, like in this video, as a transition chord, but I’d like to hear your thoughts!

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      @@pendragon.9229 thanks

    • @danielpogue7065
      @danielpogue7065 2 года назад

      I like using augmented chords sometimes as a replacement for dominant chords. In the key of A minor, a nice progression could be Am F C Caug. The #5 makes a perfect resolution back to Am.

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  • @danielolufsen1501
    @danielolufsen1501 5 лет назад

    Another great video! Thank you for the great content, I'm learning so much from you! Would love to see a video on voice leadings

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    @Noone-of-your-Business 5 лет назад +1

    So much stuff to try, so little time...
    Thank you for being a *great* teacher! 😍

  • @kevincasals2008
    @kevincasals2008 4 года назад

    Thank you ur lesson is perfect to understand.....n also help us to voice leading

  • @saveursound4now364
    @saveursound4now364 4 года назад

    You really got me out of the rut I was in,since I started watching you videos,I enjoy playing and learning again thank you so much man really mean that👊😎

  • @pianist9
    @pianist9 2 года назад

    You are really talented in teaching! Everything is so straight to the point!

  • @themaliceking6804
    @themaliceking6804 3 года назад

    This is an amazing lesson. I delved 2 hours with your video. pausing it and replaying it with paper all over my desk, writing notes and im literally breaking down the examples in keys and practical uses. The music theory into understanding what was really happening and where to apply it has genuinely affected my understanding of music better. I am profoundly enthused at this lesson. Also in, "Holding out for a Hero" that was a clever little move with the
    iidim - iidim - V- Vsus- I
    I see what did there Bonnie.
    Dude awesome lesson.

  • @greggpospiel629
    @greggpospiel629 2 года назад

    Very thoughtful insight, progressions and impressive guitar playing for such a young man, thank you for sharing your talents!

  • @alejandro52612
    @alejandro52612 5 лет назад

    Love it Jake!!! Keep it up!!!

  • @sunavila
    @sunavila 4 года назад

    Really awesome video. Thank you.
    I strongly believe that writing your OWN original music along with constant practice is the best way to become a better musician.

  • @pleasedie1979
    @pleasedie1979 2 года назад

    I just recently starting dipping my toes in the music theory waters and was scratching my head with how to use diminished chords. This was a great intro into the uses that I could apply and HEAR immediately! Thanks! 😎

  • @fozzi_bass
    @fozzi_bass 3 года назад

    Best new channel I have discovered!

  • @bryanleclerc
    @bryanleclerc 4 года назад

    You are the man. You are helping me tremendously understand music theory and its practical uses.

  • @zipperhead101
    @zipperhead101 Год назад

    This is the next frontier for me. I've known how to play diminished chords for a very long time. Only now am I seeing which end of that hammer (or flashlight) to hold and where to aim it... thanks to you! I've been a follower of your channel for years. Thank you for what you do!

  • @andystovermusic9200
    @andystovermusic9200 4 года назад

    Hi Jake. Thanks for these videos. As a guy who has played for many years but never dove deep into the why and how, I really find these helpful

  • @IWishUWereTacos
    @IWishUWereTacos 5 лет назад +5

    Good timing, my guitar teacher just started going over this

  • @emilythesongbird2306
    @emilythesongbird2306 Месяц назад

    Amazing and applicable! Appreciate the simplicity and clear examples provided.

  • @wintersummers3085
    @wintersummers3085 5 лет назад +2

    insane. your videos get me more creative than i thought i could be

  • @MrFuzzleupagus
    @MrFuzzleupagus Год назад

    Just discovered your channel. I’ve been wanting to learn how to use diminished chords and I found this video to be very helpful. Thank you!

  • @JamieTorevell
    @JamieTorevell Год назад

    So so so useful, thank you! Love your educational videos, always a pleasure to watch and I always learn so much :)

  • @chrisrobson2203
    @chrisrobson2203 4 года назад

    Wow.. where has this lesson been all my musical life?! Thanks!!!

  • @romainmetal
    @romainmetal 5 лет назад

    Your videos are well explained and inspiring. Thank you for your work!

  • @mattb0519
    @mattb0519 5 лет назад +5

    I am a piano player and I find all your videos extremely useful, don't stop!

  • @marcushendriksen8415
    @marcushendriksen8415 5 лет назад

    Good metaphor with the crossroads, that was like the final piece of the puzzle for me (with regards to types harmonic movement and such), I'm glad I subscribed to you

  • @RodrigoMontemezzoBR
    @RodrigoMontemezzoBR 5 лет назад

    Man, I was in love with the videos from @papastache102, a perfect channel for rock and roll and blues scales, so then I thought: hey, maybe I gotta learn more - then I discovered your channel and WOW, I just boomed my way of playing!! I'm a guitar collector from Brazil and I deeply thank you for all the efforts on teaching us how to play such good things! Cheers from Brazil! Att, Monte

  • @lightningantmusicschool
    @lightningantmusicschool 5 лет назад

    I love your vids! So insightful!!

  • @Doktormustache
    @Doktormustache 2 года назад

    My goodness, this channel is a treasure trove of knowledge and usability.

  • @_LoneWoulfe
    @_LoneWoulfe 5 лет назад

    Great concept my friend just keep bringing the good stuff to us people and may God bless you

  • @Jollynoose
    @Jollynoose 5 лет назад

    really great video jake ,,,,, loved the two cord latin style jam you threw in there

  • @NickNickWaterton
    @NickNickWaterton 2 года назад

    Really great lesson. Thank you!

  • @Junylung1223aa
    @Junylung1223aa 5 лет назад

    Hey! Your video is one of the best music tutorials in the world. Thanks!

  • @connorseunninga2324
    @connorseunninga2324 4 года назад

    All the little details makes this a masterful expression

  • @johndjameson
    @johndjameson 5 лет назад

    Great videos. I feel like I’ve learned a ton about chord progressions in just a few days!

  • @LivenrightHalo2
    @LivenrightHalo2 5 лет назад +6

    I watch a lot of videos, and their is something pleasant about you. I enjoy your presence lol

  • @soundguitar
    @soundguitar Год назад

    Great lesson, Jake! :)

  • @aptelbruno8316
    @aptelbruno8316 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much Jake ! As usual so useful and pleasant !

  • @WickBeavers
    @WickBeavers Год назад

    Fantastic! I've always loved the Diminished chords. It's really just a "Help! I nee3d Resolution!" chord. That Latin thing from 2dim->1minor is great! 6 chords are that way, too in my thinking.

  • @finianholland7654
    @finianholland7654 5 лет назад

    Possibly my favorite vid so far

  • @zachrowe1511
    @zachrowe1511 5 лет назад

    You are one of the few music theory teachers that I completely understand. Please make a video on writing melodic riffs and voice leading