Mark, actually we stopped using points when we went over to electronic distributors. Thread Drifters Rule.

nite,

Let's look at the chord by itself. F# A C E. A garden variety diminished chord is technically a fully dimished seventh: three minor thirds stacked up. root, minor third, diminished fifth, and diminished seventh (or double flat seven). In the key of F#, you have F# G# A# B C# D# and E# (1234567) So F# is root, A is flat third, C is diminished fifth, and E is just flat seven...not double flat seven. This is what is called a half diminished chord, or a minor seven flat five. So it is F#half diminhed, or F#m7b5. HOWEVER, there's another trick. Play the chords, listen to them, and see what they sound like...in context.

All the Best,
Mike


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