Your video is great! Barry Harris blew my mind with this information. Anyone who wants a deeper dive into this should look into Barry Harris’ teachings.
Thank you Antoine. Not only for the VERY clear & useful explanation of what diminished chords are good for, but for the free Chord Dictionary Guide. I've been searching for some beautiful chord progressions, and you show up and give me 16 of them!
This video erased years of confusion on diminished chord resolution. I couldn't quite understand when I'd hear that one diminished chord can resolve to four different chords. Thank you.
I've been playing diminished chords for a long time. Always called it a passing or connecting chord. Your video is the best I've seen explaining it. Thank you. Subscribing.
Pure genius. It can be confusing though especially since I dont read music or know any theory. I've played by ear for nearly 40 years. I see the value of reading music and theory now. Wish I would've learned at the age of 14. now I'm 53. Excellent lesson brother.
@jimmdougall It’s never too late, as long as you work at it; l’m not going into theory; l’m a working muso, & l teach. Because l can read & know my theory, since l started at 5!! Jazz , Classical ( Beethoven rocks! 👊🏾😃) l met a guy in his 60s while l was gigging, & he wanted desperately now that he was ‘free’. At 80, l found out he took up the tub ( acoustic bass); & ended up playing in a band at 80!! Last l heard ( 12 months ago say, he was still playing!). )You go for it! You CAN do it my friend! 🎸👊🏾✨😈
@@belindadrake5487 My father was a concert pianist, and as the first child I was expected to follow in his footsteps. I had piano lessons from the age of 4 till I was 10 years old. I gave it up. Just wasn’t for me. But took up the guitar at age 14, and within three months seasoned guitarists were asking me “how do you do that?” I have played in bands/rock outfits for most of my life. Somewhere along the way, I forgot the basics. Videos like this have helped turn back the clock and start afresh. But to be honest, I no longer have the aspirations I had as a younger me. It’s just for my own pleasure now.
Indeed mindblowing! The best explanation on diminished chord usage. The best in my world. I never understood how people just said, I can throw in a diminished chord in there in my progression without explaining what informs their choice of doing that. This? I will never forgot nor be on the Trial and error mode
Since a long time I was using the diminished chord to go or slip to a next chord. But YOU give to me the full explanation to now better use this so nice trick. Thanks.
Had just watched a video demonstrating that diminished chords (in the example it was the" first four string shape" but it doesn't matter) can be moved three frets at a time in any direction and it's still the same chord. However it didn't explain why. Your video did that for me! It's exciting to be picking up new musical understanding again! Never stop learning!
This is really amazing! I was stunned by the single fret note changes off of a diminished chord created such diverse mood invocations! You are the best, Antione! Thank you!
Awesome lesson. I've always used my ear to figure out a modulation using a diminished chord, and sometimes it takes a while before I get something I like. This is going to significantly reduce the time it takes to figure it out. With a little practice, I've started doing it on the fly. Thank you so much for this.
Very clear instructions on dim chord usage. I'm just discovering chord substitutions and ii-V-I usage. This video adds a lot to my understanding! Thank you! And thanks for the Chord Dictionary Guide!
Thank you Antoine, so simple and usable without having to think too much .., plus with a very easy, movable/slideable dim chord shape with potential to use open 'e's in appropriate or capo'd keys. Much appreciated 🙏
I knew this trick but wasn't using it much, so it was cool to see you present in a simple way sticking to basic chord shapes that gets people using it and playing around with it rather than stumbling over more complicated theory. Thanks. That's the best approach b/c you've got to play this stuff and get it in your ear as well as something you can think about quickly, then you can refine it with more voicings and better voice-leading and also expand on its uses.
The law of "attraction"!!...in music!!...nice and helpfull music theory. You can also use the 4th below the target note (use the A chord to go to D / G chord to go to C, etc...!!...
Thanks man. I use that all the time but had no clue the theory behind it. I’m usually so deep in sonic process I glaze over the breakdown of notes harmonies. Thanks for the energetic class professor. Rock on
You _do_ hear a lot of diminished chords in popular music, but they're often momentary passing chords. Learning what they sound like, it's possible to pick them out when learning songs. I don't read music, and I see the diminished scale in terms of fret positions as "play, one, miss two, repeat". Incidentally, an _augmented_ scale would be "play one, miss three, repeat".
Great explanation! Because the Diminished Chord(s) contain the Tritone of the Dominant (e.g. G7 in the Key of C containing the interval B to F (a.k.a F to B both being Tritones) it can function as the Dominant Chord that leads to the Tonic. So in other words, a Major or Minor I chord (Tonic) can be approached by it‘s Dominant (Vth) chord or by a Diminished Chord build on its Major 7th (as shown here) or on its Perfect 4th or on its Major 2nd as well as on its b6th. Or to stay within the example, C could be approached by G7, Bdim, Ddim, Fdim, or Abdim., right?
Yes. Except those “4” diminished chords are really all the same chord. Any one is equally valid as the root. Naming them is arbitrary, but often the note in the bass is assigned the name.
@@marcsullivan7987 Yes, you're absolutely right. I'm not picky about the naming at all, I just think it can be helpful to memorize not only the note before the landing chord as being where the diminished chord occurs, but also the other 3 intervals (which as you said are always one or a multiple of minor thirds apart). I often heard the notion that the diminished chord can be found on the Dominant's 3rd, which of course is the same as the note before the landing Chord. SO just different ways to look at it. Great lesson.
LOL. You're funny. After watching this, you opened up a topic which is more complicated than this. It means you already know this even before you watched it. But why? To show off?
The 4-7 tritone you mention is the reason this diminished chord trick works. The simultaneous resolution of p4 down to M3 and M7 up to root (in C: F to E and B to C) is what does it, this changes that tritone interval to M3/m6, and like you mention, it happens both when resolving G7 to C or Bdim7 to C. In the dim7 resolution, you also get Ab resolving to G, and the D could resolve to either C or E (or even stay on D to make it an add9 or M9 chord if you want something weirder sounding). Thanks for mentioning that - I was trying to remember why this works. Also you can do Bdim7 - G7 - C as a longer resolution. The dim7 chord differs from the V7 by only one note so (using the A string root drop2 voicing for dim7 he sticks to here) pull of that Ab to open G (or slide it down in other keys) and there you go. He does discuss how diminished chord works in this resolution using any inversion (and how the inversions are all played with the same shape on guitar since the intervals between chord tones are all m3). He only uses one voicing/shape for the dim7 chord - drop2 with root on A string - but if you apply this to other voicings you have a lot of possibilities here.
@@valcrist7428 My apologize, I did not mean to show off. I just tried to contemplate to what was explained here very well indeed. I think it can be of practical benefiit to memorize all 4 scale degrees (VII, II, IV, bVI) that the diminished chord can be build upon. Very good video!
Merci Antoine! Trop cool tes explications qui nous révèlent les trucs des compositeurs. J'entends les Beatles un peu partout dans tes exemples. Surprenant le système!
GREAT VIDEO ANTOINE ! AS ALWAYS ! SUPER USE OF A NORMALLY LITTLE USED CHORD SO THANKS FOR SHARING THIS SUPER LESSON MY FRIEND. BEST REGARDS . . . EDDIE IN THE U.K.
Great lesson! A little nit-pick is that you're actually using diminished 7th chords. Diminished chords (without the bb7) are a thing, although generally not too useful.
I'm only 3 and a half minutes in and i got to say this is gold.
This is unbelievably valuable information for those who aren’t ready to masterclass theory, you just saved hundreds of thousands of hours worldwide.
You’re a most generous man, Antoine. Here’s to a first class educator, right guys!
Thanks man. That's the most useful lesson on diminished chords I've ever seen.
Best lesson on dimnished chords ever!
Your video is great! Barry Harris blew my mind with this information. Anyone who wants a deeper dive into this should look into Barry Harris’ teachings.
Really appreciated ! Thank you for sharing !
Very usefully lesson on diminished chords. You explain the material very clearly. Much thanks.
Thank you Antoine. Not only for the VERY clear & useful explanation of what diminished chords are good for, but for the free Chord Dictionary Guide. I've been searching for some beautiful chord progressions, and you show up and give me 16 of them!
It's my absolute pleasure. Glad I can be of value 😊
Thanks Antoine, I am 62 years old , So this is a hobby that I am learning
This video erased years of confusion on diminished chord resolution. I couldn't quite understand when I'd hear that one diminished chord can resolve to four different chords. Thank you.
I've been playing diminished chords for a long time. Always called it a passing or connecting chord. Your video is the best I've seen explaining it. Thank you. Subscribing.
Thank you🙏👍
Finally I understand how to use diminished chords .. BIG THANKS
Pure genius. It can be confusing though especially since I dont read music or know any theory. I've played by ear for nearly 40 years. I see the value of reading music and theory now. Wish I would've learned at the age of 14. now I'm 53. Excellent lesson brother.
I’ve just turned 60 and in the same boat. This has been a valuable lesson.
NEVER too late...it will come if you work a bit.
@jimmdougall It’s never too late, as long as you work at it; l’m not going into theory; l’m a working muso, & l teach. Because l can read & know my theory, since l started at 5!! Jazz , Classical ( Beethoven rocks! 👊🏾😃) l met a guy in his 60s while l was gigging, & he wanted desperately now that he was ‘free’. At 80, l found out he took up the tub ( acoustic bass); & ended up playing in a band at 80!! Last l heard ( 12 months ago say, he was still playing!). )You go for it! You CAN do it my friend! 🎸👊🏾✨😈
@@belindadrake5487 My father was a concert pianist, and as the first child I was expected to follow in his footsteps. I had piano lessons from the age of 4 till I was 10 years old. I gave it up. Just wasn’t for me. But took up the guitar at age 14, and within three months seasoned guitarists were asking me “how do you do that?” I have played in bands/rock outfits for most of my life. Somewhere along the way, I forgot the basics. Videos like this have helped turn back the clock and start afresh. But to be honest, I no longer have the aspirations I had as a younger me. It’s just for my own pleasure now.
Incredibly valuable information. Thank you
Very cool. Thanks for posting this!
Indeed mindblowing! The best explanation on diminished chord usage. The best in my world. I never understood how people just said, I can throw in a diminished chord in there in my progression without explaining what informs their choice of doing that. This? I will never forgot nor be on the Trial and error mode
Wow! What a great teacher you are, makes it fun to explore and learn more! Happy for your sharing!🤩
Since a long time I was using the diminished chord to go or slip to a next chord. But YOU give to me the full explanation to now better use this so nice trick. Thanks.
Had just watched a video demonstrating that diminished chords (in the example it was the" first four string shape" but it doesn't matter) can be moved three frets at a time in any direction and it's still the same chord. However it didn't explain why. Your video did that for me! It's exciting to be picking up new musical understanding again! Never stop learning!
best voicing on guitar for diminished chords
Thanks Antoine...great stuff!
Nice, getting into the Barry Harris / Pat Martino concepts!
Of all my years of playing, never heard this one. 👍👍
Amzing stuff. Succintly explained and very useful. Great content!
This is really amazing! I was stunned by the single fret note changes off of a diminished chord created such diverse mood invocations! You are the best, Antione! Thank you!
Awesome lesson. I've always used my ear to figure out a modulation using a diminished chord, and sometimes it takes a while before I get something I like. This is going to significantly reduce the time it takes to figure it out. With a little practice, I've started doing it on the fly. Thank you so much for this.
Nice and crystal clear demonstration. Very interesting. Thank you Antoine.
Good analysis! This explains a lot about use of the dim' chords.
Great lesson on dim chords, and very clearly explained. I now understand how to use use & when to use them! Thank U!!!
Thanks. Been playing for decades and never put this together
Very clear instructions on dim chord usage. I'm just discovering chord substitutions and ii-V-I usage. This video adds a lot to my understanding! Thank you! And thanks for the Chord Dictionary Guide!
One of the BEST explanations I've ever seen on how to use a diminished chord! Thanks! :)
That was great Antoine! Merci mon amie!
REally clear and concise lesson. Thank you!
Great stuff! And thanks for minimizing left hand gestures!
Seeeehr Aufschlussreich und informativ. Das bring einen weiter nach vorne. 👍👍👍
Thank you Antoine! This is extremely well explained and useful! :)
Glad it was helpful!
Great stuff... thanks so much! This helps "diminish" the mystery of diminished chords.
Great deal of useful information in this lesson Antoine! Thank you for sharing this.
Salut d’Ottawa! Merci Antoine pour la belle lesson!! 💫💫
Ça fait plaisir!
Thanks a lot! You just explained the type of chords that give me that "certain" feeling, like that new Beatles song. Right on man! 👍
Fabulous well explained, thank you.
Thank you Antoine, so simple and usable without having to think too much .., plus with a very easy, movable/slideable dim chord shape with potential to use open 'e's in appropriate or capo'd keys. Much appreciated 🙏
Génial, je n’avais jamais pensé à résoudre par rapport à une autre note que la plus grave.
I knew this trick but wasn't using it much, so it was cool to see you present in a simple way sticking to basic chord shapes that gets people using it and playing around with it rather than stumbling over more complicated theory. Thanks. That's the best approach b/c you've got to play this stuff and get it in your ear as well as something you can think about quickly, then you can refine it with more voicings and better voice-leading and also expand on its uses.
Absolutely!
terrific job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
warm greetings from a german musician > subbed
Excellent lesson, thanks! Gotta get it home and onto my guitar.
Always a great lesson. Thank you, it really helps
The best lesson i've seen lately. Bravo...!!!!
Really helpful
That's what we like ! Thanks a Lot Antoine, it's so exciting to learn new things and They are so usefull .... Merci Beaucoup !!
Good bless you sir❤
very good explanation!! Thnak you so much!!
Well, that was edifying!! Thanks.
Oooo my god.... that's really blowing my mind... Thank you bro!))
Very cool. Thank you Antoine.
Thank you Maestro !!!!
finally i love diminished chord...thnx dude
Merci Antione!!!
Awesome video! Thank you Antoine!
This is an amazing job of quickly and thoroughly showing guitarists some useful info. Easiest subscribe I'd had all year!
The law of "attraction"!!...in music!!...nice and helpfull music theory. You can also use the 4th below the target note (use the A chord to go to D / G chord to go to C, etc...!!...
That's right, and if that chord is not in the key, we call those ''secondary dominants''. I could make a lesson about that too. Merci Richard!
Wonderful lesson and presentation!
I'm glad that I watched this! Really useful and very well explained. Thanks very much.
That was Mindblowing! Thanks
Good exercise and tools for creativity.
USEFUL! Thank you. Truly mind-blowing.
I I suspect this movement to other chords applies to many chords too.
Great lesson!
thank you sir ..well done !!
Yesterday I saw a video about this technique in relation to wes Montgomery soloing progressions
Really clear explanation, thank you. Subscribed
Wow; this was well thought out and a very useful lesson.
Awesome technique ❤😊
Thanks man. I use that all the time but had no clue the theory behind it. I’m usually so deep in sonic process I glaze over the breakdown of notes harmonies. Thanks for the energetic class professor. Rock on
Excellent video, really well presented and informative - congratulations.
I enjoyed the enthusiasm and learned something new. Now a subscriber.
Very cool. Thanks for the video
You _do_ hear a lot of diminished chords in popular music, but they're often momentary passing chords. Learning what they sound like, it's possible to pick them out when learning songs. I don't read music, and I see the diminished scale in terms of fret positions as "play, one, miss two, repeat". Incidentally, an _augmented_ scale would be "play one, miss three, repeat".
They all feel right because any note in a diminished chord can be the tonic. Same applies to the augmented.
What an awesome lesson!
Great explanation! Because the Diminished Chord(s) contain the Tritone of the Dominant (e.g. G7 in the Key of C containing the interval B to F (a.k.a F to B both being Tritones) it can function as the Dominant Chord that leads to the Tonic. So in other words, a Major or Minor I chord (Tonic) can be approached by it‘s Dominant (Vth) chord or by a Diminished Chord build on its Major 7th (as shown here) or on its Perfect 4th or on its Major 2nd as well as on its b6th. Or to stay within the example, C could be approached by G7, Bdim, Ddim, Fdim, or Abdim., right?
Yes.
Except those “4” diminished chords are really all the same chord. Any one is equally valid as the root. Naming them is arbitrary, but often the note in the bass is assigned the name.
@@marcsullivan7987 Yes, you're absolutely right. I'm not picky about the naming at all, I just think it can be helpful to memorize not only the note before the landing chord as being where the diminished chord occurs, but also the other 3 intervals (which as you said are always one or a multiple of minor thirds apart). I often heard the notion that the diminished chord can be found on the Dominant's 3rd, which of course is the same as the note before the landing Chord. SO just different ways to look at it. Great lesson.
LOL. You're funny. After watching this, you opened up a topic which is more complicated than this. It means you already know this even before you watched it. But why? To show off?
The 4-7 tritone you mention is the reason this diminished chord trick works. The simultaneous resolution of p4 down to M3 and M7 up to root (in C: F to E and B to C) is what does it, this changes that tritone interval to M3/m6, and like you mention, it happens both when resolving G7 to C or Bdim7 to C. In the dim7 resolution, you also get Ab resolving to G, and the D could resolve to either C or E (or even stay on D to make it an add9 or M9 chord if you want something weirder sounding). Thanks for mentioning that - I was trying to remember why this works.
Also you can do Bdim7 - G7 - C as a longer resolution. The dim7 chord differs from the V7 by only one note so (using the A string root drop2 voicing for dim7 he sticks to here) pull of that Ab to open G (or slide it down in other keys) and there you go.
He does discuss how diminished chord works in this resolution using any inversion (and how the inversions are all played with the same shape on guitar since the intervals between chord tones are all m3). He only uses one voicing/shape for the dim7 chord - drop2 with root on A string - but if you apply this to other voicings you have a lot of possibilities here.
@@valcrist7428 My apologize, I did not mean to show off. I just tried to contemplate to what was explained here very well indeed. I think it can be of practical benefiit to memorize all 4 scale degrees (VII, II, IV, bVI) that the diminished chord can be build upon. Very good video!
Great lesson
Wow! Thank you!!!
Thank you for such great videos.
Really well done. Thank you.
Merci Antoine! Trop cool tes explications qui nous révèlent les trucs des compositeurs. J'entends les Beatles un peu partout dans tes exemples. Surprenant le système!
Thanks so much!
Awesome man, that, to me as selftaught/play by ear kind of guitarplayer, makes alot of sense. Thanks man
Great lesson thanks
Very cool man!
GREAT VIDEO ANTOINE ! AS ALWAYS ! SUPER USE OF A NORMALLY LITTLE USED CHORD SO THANKS FOR SHARING THIS SUPER LESSON MY FRIEND.
BEST REGARDS . . . EDDIE IN THE U.K.
UA-cam has lots of good stuff but a lot of it covers the areas ( caged? Triads? Pentatonic?) but this was different and good
That's amazing!
Got yourself a sub! Thanks for the chord chart 🤘🏼
Great lesson! Thank you for this info, it gives me a lot more options than just the usual shared-key pivot chords for changing keys.
Superb mon brave!
This is great stuff. George Harrison dropped subtle diminished chords in quite a lot, both in his Beatles and solo songs. See also 10CC!
Brilliant! Is it the same story with semidiminished chords?
Great lesson! A little nit-pick is that you're actually using diminished 7th chords. Diminished chords (without the bb7) are a thing, although generally not too useful.