Eb diminished 7 chord (Ebdim7) on guitar and piano

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Eb diminished 7
The Eb diminished 7 / D# diminished 7 chord (Ebdim7) is made of the notes Eb, Gb, A and C. It is built from the root Eb 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.

Eb diminished 7

Notes: Eb – Gb – A – C
Guitar — positions on the neck
Ebdim7××1213Ebdim711123141Ebdim7××131213
Piano — root position and inversions
Ebdim7CC1235Eb Gb A CEbdim7C1235Gb A C EbEbdim7C1235A C Eb GbEbdim7C1235C Eb Gb A

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): xx1212. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
Eb
root
Gb
minor third
A
diminished fifth
C
diminished seventh

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the Eb diminished 7 chord?

The notes of the Eb diminished 7 chord (Ebdim7) are Eb, Gb, A and C.

How do you play the Eb 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): xx1212.

How is the Eb diminished 7 chord built?

The Eb diminished 7 / D# diminished 7 chord (Ebdim7) is made of the notes Eb, Gb, A and C. It is built from the root Eb with a minor third, a diminished fifth and a diminished seventh.

Are Eb and D# the same chord?

Yes: Eb and D# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Eb diminished 7 / D# diminished 7 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.