Diminished scales

Understanding diminished scales: A simple guide for saxophonists

Feeling overwhelmed by diminished scales?

You’re not alone!

In this video, I’ll break down the complexity of diminished scales into easy-to-understand concepts, so you can master them with confidence. By the end of this lesson, you’ll know exactly when and how to use diminished scales, not just over diminished chords, but over dominant seventh chords as well.

Plus, here are free backing tracks for alto and tenor sax, along with a comprehensive PDF guide. Let’s make diminished scales simple and fun!

> How to understand diminished scales and chords for saxophonists

> Diminished scales backing track for alto sax

> Diminished scales backing track for tenor sax

Thank you to SessionBand (Jazz Volume 2) for allowing me to create these backing tracks for you.