Articles tagged with: "whole half diminished"
Mastering the Half Diminished Chord: Construction, Applications, and Exercises
Here are practical musical examples to demonstrate the concepts:
Diminished Scales: A Guide to Symmetrical Patterns in Music
The diminished scale, also known as the octatonic scale, is a fascinating eight-note symmetrical scale that alternates between whole and half steps. It is a cornerstone of modern harmony, used …
Exotic Scales: A Musician's Guide to Whole Tone and Octatonic Sonorities
Exotic scales like the Whole Tone and Octatonic (Diminished) offer composers and improvisers unique sonic textures that transcend traditional Western tonality. These symmetrical structures, with...
Unlocking Symmetrical Sounds: A Deep Dive into the Whole-Half Diminished Scale (Synthetic Scale 1)
This article provides a comprehensive guide to the octatonic scale, also known as the diminished scale or Synthetic Scale 1. We deconstruct its two primary forms—the Whole-Half and...