Modern DMNSHD (The Dark Side of Diminished 7) + Tutorial Video + backing tracks

Modern DMNSHD (The Dark Side of Diminished 7)

This is the 2nd part and continuation to my Modern DMNSHD melodic study series. In this short study I illustrate some of the fun and simple ways in which we can expand the possible sonic colors of the diminished scale (whole step-half step diminished) by finding and exploiting different tone characteristics of the very predictable symmetric sound.

In this volume I will be concentrating on the min6(maj7) and min6/9(maj7) arpeggios and their very unique sound and relationship to the "whole step-half step" diminished scale.

Most guitarists are very comfortable with the symmetry that exists within the diminished structures especially when the same physical motion repeats every 3 frets on the instrument (a minor 3rd interval). However, there is a whole set of diverse colors and sound textures that can be found in this very interesting scale that can add a whole different personality and flavor to your melodic and harmonic lines.

The accompanying tutorial video explains in detail each one of these different ways in which we can apply the min6(maj7) and min6/9(maj7) arpeggios within the context of the whole step-half step diminished scale in order to augment its melodic possibilities and amplify its textural sonic depth.

Materials Included:

Modern DMNSHD "The Dark Side of Diminished 7" study (PDF file - TAB and Standard Notation).

"HD Video" of All Examples and Phrases (At Tempo and Slowed Down).

"HD Video" Tutorial - Explanation of Concepts.

Backing Tracks.

For more info please e-mail: hristo@hristovitchev.com