The D diminished 7 chord (Ddim7) is made of the notes D, F, Ab and B. It is built from the root D 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.
D diminished 7
Notes: D – F – Ab – B
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 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): xx0101. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the D diminished 7 chord (Ddim7) are D, F, Ab and B.
How do you play the D diminished 7 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 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): xx0101.
How is the D diminished 7 chord built?
The D diminished 7 chord (Ddim7) is made of the notes D, F, Ab and B. It is built from the root D with a minor third, a diminished fifth and a diminished seventh.