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A Diminished
A · B · C · D · E♭ · F · F♯ · G♯
The whole-half diminished scale alternates whole and half steps for eight notes, so A Diminished is perfectly symmetrical and repeats every minor third. Play it over a diminished seventh chord and every chord tone is covered. Its symmetry means one fingering shifts up in minor thirds indefinitely, which jazz and fusion players exploit for long, sequenced lines.
Left-handed
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Play-alongs where A Diminished has been identified to match well with the track.
Ray Charles Blues Guitar Backing Track Jam in A major
With the presence of Eb dim chord, the diminished scale can be used to slide into more complex, jazzy tones over specific sections.
Spicy Jazz Blues Guitar Backing Track Jam in A major
Use this scale when you encounter diminished chord changes for a dark and tense sound that resolves well.
Moonlight Soulful Groove Guitar Backing Track Jam in A Minor
Gives you intriguing symmetrical sequences and can effectively spice up tension-filled segments, especially over the E7 and Eb minor esthetic shifts.