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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Diminished seventh (or ‘dim7’ from here on out) chords are nowhere near as scary as they sound - ...

In this lesson we're using more complex-sounding chords to outline jazz-style melodies that are great for acoustic and electric guitar players. These shapes all lend themselves nicely to jazz thanks ...

Here’s the easiest way I know to add some flair to a diminished seventh chord. It’s quick, it’s colorful, and it just might make your playing a little more charming - musically and socially. Whether ...