The C diminished 7 chord (Cdim7) is made of the notes C, Eb, Gb and A. It is built from the root C with a minor third, a diminished fifth and a diminished seventh.
The diminished 7 chord is symmetrical and very tense: it works as a passing chord in jazz and classical music.
C diminished 7
Notes: C – Eb – Gb – A
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 8 9 10 8 10 8. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the C diminished 7 chord (Cdim7) are C, Eb, Gb and A.
How do you play the C diminished 7 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 8 9 10 8 10 8.
How is the C diminished 7 chord built?
The C diminished 7 chord (Cdim7) is made of the notes C, Eb, Gb and A. It is built from the root C with a minor third, a diminished fifth and a diminished seventh.