G Diminished 7th
Root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th, diminished 7th — symmetric every minor 3rd. Operatic / cinematic tension.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the G Diminished 7th arpeggio?
The G Diminished 7th arpeggio uses the chord tones G, B♭, D♭, F♭, G, voiced low-to-high in root position.
What's the Diminished 7th arpeggio formula?
Root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th, diminished 7th. Symmetric every minor 3rd.
When do I use the Diminished 7th arpeggio?
Root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th, diminished 7th — symmetric every minor 3rd. Operatic / cinematic tension.
How do I practise G Diminished 7th on Bassoon?
Practise the G Diminished 7th arpeggio in two octaves on Bassoon, ascending and descending. Start at 60 BPM, build to performance tempo only when the fingering is clean.
What exercises drill the Diminished 7th arpeggio?
Hanon, Czerny, Beyer, and Burgmüller all include arpeggio drills at every grade. For jazz, work the Diminished 7th arpeggio through ii-V-I in all 12 keys (the classic Aebersold drill).