Edim chord (E diminished) on guitar
Edim (E diminished) has three notes: E, G and B flat. Its formula is 1, b3, b5. In major keys, Edim is the vii° chord in F major.
Edim chord shapes
Fingers: 1 on A, 2 on D.
Fingers: 1 on A, 2 on D.
Fingers: 1 on D, 2 on G, 4 on B, 3 on e.
Fingers: 1 on A, 2 on D, 4 on G, 3 on B.
Fingers: 4 on A, 1 on D, 2 on B, 3 on e.
Fingers: 4 on A, 1 on D, 3 on G, 2 on B.
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| Symbol | Edim |
|---|---|
| Also written | E°, Eo |
| Notes | E G Bb |
| Formula | 1 b3 b5 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, tritone |
| Type | Diminished chord |
Edim across the neck
Guitar · 6-string, tuned low to high: E, A, D, G, B, e. 24 frets.
- E string: fret 0 E (1), fret 3 G (flat 3), fret 6 Bb (flat 5), fret 12 E (1), fret 15 G (flat 3), fret 18 Bb (flat 5), fret 24 E (1).
- A string: fret 1 Bb (flat 5), fret 7 E (1), fret 10 G (flat 3), fret 13 Bb (flat 5), fret 19 E (1), fret 22 G (flat 3).
- D string: fret 2 E (1), fret 5 G (flat 3), fret 8 Bb (flat 5), fret 14 E (1), fret 17 G (flat 3), fret 20 Bb (flat 5).
- G string: fret 0 G (flat 3), fret 3 Bb (flat 5), fret 9 E (1), fret 12 G (flat 3), fret 15 Bb (flat 5), fret 21 E (1), fret 24 G (flat 3).
- B string: fret 5 E (1), fret 8 G (flat 3), fret 11 Bb (flat 5), fret 17 E (1), fret 20 G (flat 3), fret 23 Bb (flat 5).
- e string: fret 0 E (1), fret 3 G (flat 3), fret 6 Bb (flat 5), fret 12 E (1), fret 15 G (flat 3), fret 18 Bb (flat 5), fret 24 E (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Edim chord?
Edim (E diminished) has three notes: E, G and B flat. Its formula is 1, b3, b5. E is the root, G is the minor third and Bb is the tritone.
How do you play Edim on guitar?
The easiest shape is 0120xx. Fingers: 1 on A, 2 on D.
What key is Edim in?
In major keys, Edim is the vii° chord in F major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Edim and Em?
Edim is Em with its 5th lowered a half step, from B to Bb. That flat 5th is what gives it its tense sound.