Ddim chord (D diminished) on guitar
Ddim (D diminished) has three notes: D, F and A flat. Its formula is 1, b3, b5. In major keys, Ddim is the vii° chord in Eb major.
Ddim chord shapes
Fingers: 1 on G, 3 on B, 2 on e.
Fingers: 4 on G, 3 on B, 1 on e.
Fingers: 1 on A, 2 on D, 4 on G, 3 on B.
Fingers: 2 on A, 4 on G, 3 on B, 1 on e.
Fingers: 2 on G, 1 on B, 3 on e.
Fingers: 4 on A, 1 on D, 2 on B, 3 on e.
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| Symbol | Ddim |
|---|---|
| Also written | D°, Do |
| Notes | D F Ab |
| Formula | 1 b3 b5 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, tritone |
| Type | Diminished chord |
Ddim across the neck
Guitar · 6-string, tuned low to high: E, A, D, G, B, e. 24 frets.
- E string: fret 1 F (flat 3), fret 4 Ab (flat 5), fret 10 D (1), fret 13 F (flat 3), fret 16 Ab (flat 5), fret 22 D (1).
- A string: fret 5 D (1), fret 8 F (flat 3), fret 11 Ab (flat 5), fret 17 D (1), fret 20 F (flat 3), fret 23 Ab (flat 5).
- D string: fret 0 D (1), fret 3 F (flat 3), fret 6 Ab (flat 5), fret 12 D (1), fret 15 F (flat 3), fret 18 Ab (flat 5), fret 24 D (1).
- G string: fret 1 Ab (flat 5), fret 7 D (1), fret 10 F (flat 3), fret 13 Ab (flat 5), fret 19 D (1), fret 22 F (flat 3).
- B string: fret 3 D (1), fret 6 F (flat 3), fret 9 Ab (flat 5), fret 15 D (1), fret 18 F (flat 3), fret 21 Ab (flat 5).
- e string: fret 1 F (flat 3), fret 4 Ab (flat 5), fret 10 D (1), fret 13 F (flat 3), fret 16 Ab (flat 5), fret 22 D (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Ddim chord?
Ddim (D diminished) has three notes: D, F and A flat. Its formula is 1, b3, b5. D is the root, F is the minor third and Ab is the tritone.
How do you play Ddim on guitar?
The easiest shape is xx0131. Fingers: 1 on G, 3 on B, 2 on e.
What key is Ddim in?
In major keys, Ddim is the vii° chord in Eb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Ddim and Dm?
Ddim is Dm with its 5th lowered a half step, from A to Ab. That flat 5th is what gives it its tense sound.