Description:
We’re ending with the half-diminished chord because it’s a little less common than major, minor and dominant 7th chords. But it’s still extremely popular in jazz, and you’ll hear it in some pop or R&B as well. Because it may have been a while, let’s practice singing some diminished chords, listen & repeat style.
Exercises:
Listen & repeat diminished triad
Listen & repeat half-dim chord, ascending
Ascending & descending half-dim chord
Walk through scale, building 7th chords
Sing dmst, rfld, mstr, etc.
Great job!
Exercises:
Listen & repeat diminished triad
Listen & repeat half-dim chord, ascending
Ascending & descending half-dim chord
Walk through scale, building 7th chords
Sing dmst, rfld, mstr, etc.
Great job!
Lessons:
- 1: Welcome
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2:
Warmup
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3:
Major 7th Chords
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4:
Minor & Dominant 7th Chords
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5:
Half-Diminished Chords
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6:
Conclusion
Instructor: Camille van Niekerk
Camille van Niekerk is a singer, writer and vocal instructor in Southern California. Camille began studying voice and performing in musicals at age seven. In 2010, Camille began working towards her BA in Music Education at Azusa Pacific University. She then earned her teaching credential from San Diego State University and taught classroom choral and instrumental music. Shortly after moving to LA county, Camille began her private vocal studio, providing vocal coaching, ear training, and recording for students of all ages. She is constantly refining her skills and methods for greater versatility and effectiveness. When she is not teaching, Camille enjoys singing with the L.A. Choral Lab and Ensoma Creative. She lives in San Diego with her husband and loves going to the beach, practicing yoga, reading, and cooking.