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Are you a chord collector? Some students have the habit of collecting information about chords in the same way that other collectors accumulate coins, stamps, baseball cards or plush toys. Generally speaking, collectors do not make common use of whatever it is that they collect…and for good reason. That’s because collectables tend to appreciate with age. In addition, a “used” collectable item is worth far less than a “like new” or “mint condition” item. Unfortunately, piano chords do not appreciate with age, and they are virtually useless if not used.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Diminished Chord Review
01:56 - Technique 1: Suspended Diminished
03:39 - Technique 2: Drop-In Diminished
05:13 - Technique 3: Lift-In Diminished
07:38 - Technique 4: Colorful Dominant
08:46 - Trick: Play diminished chord 1/2 step up from root
09:45 - Technique 5: Diminished Improv
11:39 - Conclusion
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Jonny May