Half-Whole Diminished Scale

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Discover
The symmetrical Half-Whole Diminished Scale
Learn
How to apply the Half-Whole Diminished Scale to Dominant Chords
Play
The Half-Whole Diminished Scale from various perspectives and entry points

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EPISODE OUTLINE:
Introduction
Discover, Learn, Play
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Demo 1:
C7b9#9#11
Scale Root Entry Ascending and Descending
Rest and Assess

Demo 2:
Eb7b9#9#11
Scale Root Entry Ascending and Descending
Rest and Assess

Demo 3:
F#7b9#9#11
Scale Root Entry Ascending and Descending
Rest and Assess

Exercise 4:
A7b9#9#11
Scale Root Entry Ascending and Descending
Rest and Assess

Exercise 5:
C7b9#9#11
Scale Root Entry Ascending and Descending
Rest and Assess

Exercise 6:
C7b9#9#11
Scale 3rd Entry Ascending and Descending
Rest and Assess

Exercise 7:
C7b9#9#11
Scale 5th Entry Ascending and Descending
Rest and Assess

Exercise 8:
C7b9#9#11
Scale 7th Entry Ascending and Descending
Rest and Assess

Conclusion
Closing Comments

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