When you want to move beyond basic progressions, passing chords act as the connective tissue that creates momentum and smooth voice leading. Here is a selection of essential passing chords to integrate into your arrangements, categorized by their function. 1. The Chromatic Passing Chord (Diminished) These are perhaps the most common and effective tools for connecting two chords a whole step apart. By using a fully diminished 7th chord (dim7) exactly halfway between the target

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