Chromatic approach
A diminished chord a semitone below the dominant, creating chromatic tension that resolves upward (e.g. Bdim → C, C♯dim → D).
Song count per year
% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michelle | 1965 | Rubber Soul | Paul | as Bdim → C |
| 2 | Blackbird | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | Paul | as C♯dim → Dadd4 |
| 3 | Old Brown Shoe | 1969 | Past Masters | George | as F♯dim7 → G7 |
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