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Jon Brantingham Staff asked 9 years ago

Hi,
Someone knows what is the meaning of the little circle in viiº or IIº?
Thanks!

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Alvaro A replied 9 years ago

Thanks!

Pat A replied 9 years ago

it means that it is a diminished chord you know that a major chord is root 3rd and 5th a diminished chord is root minor third and flat 5th

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Jon Brantingham Staff answered 9 years ago

Pat is correct, the symbol is short hand for saying the chord is fully diminished, with a minor 3rd and a flat 5th.

Alvaro A replied 9 years ago

Thanks!