music theory, scales

Two Diminished Scale Exercises

A diminished scale is an eight-note scale, or octatonic scale, made up of a series of alternating whole steps and half steps from the starting pitch. One way to make sense of these scales is to use a diminished 7th arpeggio as their foundation. The Eo7 arpeggio below has the notes E, G, Bb &… Continue reading Two Diminished Scale Exercises

Musical Health

Can you recover from musician’s focal dystonia?

Please note: I am guitarist and musician, not a doctor. If you think you might have focal dystonia or if you are experiencing any symptoms of focal dystonia, please consult a qualified medical profession. Can you recover from musician’s focal dystonia or task-specific dystonia? I was diagnosed with focal dystonia (FD) in 2015. I hesitate… Continue reading Can you recover from musician’s focal dystonia?