Edim7 chord (E diminished seventh) on piano
Edim7 (E diminished seventh) has four notes: E, G, B flat and D flat. Its formula is 1, b3, b5, bb7.
Edim7 inversions and fingering
E G Bb Db · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
G Bb Db E · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
Bb Db E G · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
Db E G Bb · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
E G Db · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Edim7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | E°7, Eo7 |
| Notes | E G Bb Db |
| Formula | 1 b3 b5 bb7 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, tritone, major sixth |
| Type | Diminished seventh chord |
Edim7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: Db3 (double flat 7), E3 (1), G3 (flat 3), Bb3 (flat 5), Db4 (double flat 7), E4 (1), G4 (flat 3), Bb4 (flat 5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Edim7 chord?
Edim7 (E diminished seventh) has four notes: E, G, B flat and D flat. Its formula is 1, b3, b5, bb7. E is the root, G is the minor third, Bb is the tritone and Db is the major sixth.
How do you play Edim7 on piano?
Play E, G, Bb and Db together. Root position: E G Bb Db · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What is the difference between Edim7 and Edim?
Edim7 is Edim (E, G and Bb) with Db, the double flat 7th, added.