Mastering Diminished Chords: The Simple Pattern You Need to Know
By Kerry "2 Smooth" Marshall
Smooth R&B/Neo-Soul Guitar Techniques: Mastering Diminished Chords
Chord Placement and Voicings
This lesson focuses on tasteful chord placement for creating smooth transitions in R&B and neo-soul styles. We'll explore strategic voicings that emphasize the melodic and harmonic aspects of diminished chords, avoiding muddy or cluttered sounds. Proper chord voicing is key to achieving a professional and polished sound.
Diminished Chord Application
Learn how to effectively use diminished chords as passing chords, creating interesting harmonic movement and adding color to your progressions. We'll cover various applications, including using them to connect major and minor chords smoothly, and creating unexpected yet pleasing harmonic shifts. The emphasis is on tasteful embellishments rather than flashy techniques.
Smooth Transitions and Embellishments
Master the art of smooth transitions between chords. We'll explore techniques for connecting chords seamlessly, avoiding abrupt changes in sound. This includes using passing tones, arpeggios, and other tasteful embellishments to create a fluid and expressive guitar part. The goal is to create a sophisticated and polished sound.
Intermediate Level
This lesson is designed for intermediate guitar players who are comfortable with basic chords and scales. A solid understanding of music theory will be beneficial, but not strictly required. The focus is on practical application and developing a refined musical style.
Technique
chord placement, diminished chord application
Musical Theory
diminished chords, chord progressions
Style
r&b, neo soul
Duration
5:54 min
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