♯iv° → V – a diminished chord a semitone below the dominant, creating chromatic tension that resolves upward (e.g. C♯dim → D, F♯dim → G).
Chromatic approach first appears on a Beatles record on 'Michelle' (1965).
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 → D |
| 3 | Old Brown Shoe | 1969 | Past Masters | George | – |
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