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How to Play a Bb Half-Diminished Chord on the Saxophone
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Part of the video series: How to Play Diminished 7th Chords on the Saxophone
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Summary: To play Bb half diminished 7th chords on the saxophone, lower the fifth in Bb minor 7th. Learn how, plus get expert tips and advice, in this free music theory video lesson.
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Miyanna Nielsen Mariane “Miyanna” Nielsen has been teaching and playing the saxophone professionally for over twenty years. Her skills and experience include jazz, meringue,... read more
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How to Play a Bb Half-Diminished Chord on the SaxophoneMARIANE NIELSEN: B flat major 7th is B flat, D, F, A. A flat makes it dominant 7th. D flat makes it minor 7th. And then, keep everything the same but lower the 5th. You have that very exotic impressionistic sound which, you can see, is very fun to play with.
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