How to Play a Fully Diminished E Chord on the Saxophone

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

Summary: To play a fully diminished E chord on the saxophone, play the notes E, G, Bb and Db. Learn how plus find out how this chord is related to E major, E dominant 7th, E minor 7th and E half-diminished chords, 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 Fully Diminished E Chord on the Saxophone

MIYANNA NIELSEN: Here we have E, then we have G, then we have B flat, and then we have D flat. So, here we had E major, dominant, minor, and then half diminished, and then E, G, B flat, D flat for fully diminished. This is the best B flat to use for this.

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