John C. O'Leary III

John C. O'Leary III

Using Bb in a Cmaj7

How to use the flat seven in a major chord

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John C. O'Leary III, PhD
Jul 09, 2024
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In this video we explore how to create context with the Bb so it doesn’t sound so dissonant. We use chromaticism, enclosure, and pivoting as tools to create this effect.

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