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Understanding Diminished Chords & "Dissonance"

By , About.com GuideApril 4, 2012

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A diminished chord's character is ambiguous at best. When heard alone, they can sound eerie, goofy ... even annoying. Within music, they create the desire for tonal resolution; they tend to "leave the listener hanging." Learn why, and observe this for yourself with audio examples:


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