The half-diminished (minor 7♭5) chord is a gem in jazz harmony! In this video, I share a few of my favorite voicings that bring out the lush, mysterious sound of this beautiful chord. Perfect for ...

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SLSO conductor laureate Leonard Slatkin will conduct the production, which will feature James Laing as Oberon and St. Louis native Jennifer Johnson Cano as Hermia.

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Frequently seen but often misunderstood, this essential music theory learning tool can help you come up with creative gold ...