Harmony From The Diminished Scale

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Here’s some harmony from the diminished scale – triads and extended chords that exist within G diminished.

In this particular key you have all the open strings available apart from the A string. So you might think about combining the two in some way.

For example, play G on the 4th string, 5th fret, and Bb on the 3rd string 3rd fret. Then add in the open B and top E. Now move the G and Bb around in minor 3rds whilst keeping the open B and E ringing.

One of the annoying things about working with the diminished scale is that you can get lost in the ‘move things around in minor 3rds’ thing.

To counter this, I try to find ONE thing I like. And then I step away from the scale :)

Now I command you to go forth and find something from this scale!

And share that one thing in the comments right here.

Hurry up! I’m waiting… :)

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