If we add the note A to our chord, we engineer an extension to our triad, which creates what we describe as a diminished 7th. You will also see that if you add a further minor 3rd, above the note ...

It’s a B-half diminished chord, and it appears with all its fanfare in the final verse of “O Come All Ye Faithful" under the line “Word of the father,” in the organ accompaniment.

C major and D minor are examples of basic triads. (Image credit: Future) 2. Diminished responsibility If you take a regular minor triad and lower the 5th by a semitone, you get what’s known as a ...

A chord is a group of notes - usually three or more - which are stacked vertically. They are played together and combine in harmony. In western music, most chords are triads: the lowest note is ...

Diminished chords unite Lennon and McCartney, Michael Jackson and even the classic work ‘Mars’ by Gustav Holst! Who knew they were so useful! How to use diminished chords effectively in your ...