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is for chromatic voice-leading and rich harmonic textures. Harmonic Functions and Uses of the Diminished Scale Over Dominant Chords The half-whole diminished scale is most commonly associated with dominant chords, especially those altered or exten

a unique, balanced quality that lends itself to creating tension and resolving in interesting ways. Types of Diminished Scales There are primarily two types of diminished scales: Half-Whole Diminished Scale