How to Play an Eb Half-Diminished Chord on the Saxophone

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Part of the video series: How to Play Diminished 7th Chords on the Saxophone

Summary: Get tips on playing Eb half-diminished 7th chords on the saxophone, plus learn how to transition to the half-diminished 7th from Eb major, Eb dominant 7th and Eb minor 7th, 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 an Eb Half-Diminished Chord on the Saxophone

MARIANE NIELSEN: E flat major. We lower that D on top to a D flat to get dominant, then we get a lower 3rd to a G flat to get minor, and then we lower the 5th. From B flat to A to give it that characteristic half-diminished minor 7th, flat 5.

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