Does anyone, anyone, anyone, know what DIMINISHED SEVENTHS are and can give me a clear description of them. My teacher doesn't know and the head of the music department here doesn't know so I appealing to you guys!!!!! Someone please help me or I'll fail my music exam and commit suicide!!!

Well maybe it's not that serious but I'll certaintly think about it!!!

hey i found a site that explains it really well. apparently there is only 3 of them.

http://www.playpiano.com/101-tips/15-diminished-7th-chords.htm

Thanks that was really really helpful. The most helpful thing I've got out of this site actually. I am eternally in your debt.

no problem. =D