Description:
Welcome to the tutorial for diminished and augmented chords!
If you haven’t yet completed Camille's tutorial on major and minor chords, we recommend you do that first! Diminished and augmented chords are more rare, especially within pop music, but they do show up from time to time. In part 1, we’ll learn to sing diminished and augmented 5ths. In part 2, we’ll focus specifically on diminished chords. And in part 3, we’ll focus on augmented chords. Let’s begin with a quick warmup!
If you haven’t yet completed Camille's tutorial on major and minor chords, we recommend you do that first! Diminished and augmented chords are more rare, especially within pop music, but they do show up from time to time. In part 1, we’ll learn to sing diminished and augmented 5ths. In part 2, we’ll focus specifically on diminished chords. And in part 3, we’ll focus on augmented chords. Let’s begin with a quick warmup!
Lessons:
- 1: Welcome
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2:
Warmup
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3:
Diminished and Augmented 5ths
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4:
Diminished Chords
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5:
Augmented Chords
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6:
Conclusion
Instructor: Camille van Niekerk
Camille van Niekerk is a singer, writer and vocal instructor in Southern California. Camille began studying voice and performing in musicals at age seven. In 2010, Camille began working towards her BA in Music Education at Azusa Pacific University. She then earned her teaching credential from San Diego State University and taught classroom choral and instrumental music. Shortly after moving to LA county, Camille began her private vocal studio, providing vocal coaching, ear training, and recording for students of all ages. She is constantly refining her skills and methods for greater versatility and effectiveness. When she is not teaching, Camille enjoys singing with the L.A. Choral Lab and Ensoma Creative. She lives in San Diego with her husband and loves going to the beach, practicing yoga, reading, and cooking.