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Part 3: Not Not-Quite-As-Amazing (But Still Useful) Augmented Chord

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

When we arrive at the “B” section of All The Things You Are, the piece returns to the key of G major, where it started in the verse. Harmonically, this part of the piece consists of nothing more than a … Continue reading →

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The Incredible and Amazing Diminished Seventh Chord

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

I have to give one of my former instructors credit for this one. Dr. Peter Gries, who until his recent retirement was the music department chairman at my old alma mater, spent quite a bit of time on this in … Continue reading →

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