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Scale Theory I: Half Diminished

Scale Theory I: the half diminished scales.

We start on an interlude of scale theory by first investigating the half diminished scales. You may find this and the next two steps quite challenging at a first viewing. Take what you can from it, know it is here and come back to it when you feel ready.

You can download the “Half Diminished Scale” chart in PDF format at the bottom of this step.

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