The E diminished 7 chord (Edim7) is made of the notes E, G, Bb and C#. It is built from the root E 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.
E diminished 7
Notes: E – G – Bb – C#
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 4 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): 012020. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the E diminished 7 chord (Edim7) are E, G, Bb and C#.
How do you play the E diminished 7 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 4 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): 012020.
How is the E diminished 7 chord built?
The E diminished 7 chord (Edim7) is made of the notes E, G, Bb and C#. It is built from the root E with a minor third, a diminished fifth and a diminished seventh.