Yes Joe I do use both diminished and augmented chords in some of my songs.

My favorite and the song that got me into such chords is Because by The Dave Clark Five:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxbYxIggR_I


I'm no longer allowed to go caroling at the psych hospital.
I guess Do You Hear What I Hear was a bad song choice!

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