Ebdim chord (E flat diminished) on guitar
Ebdim (E flat diminished) has three notes: E flat, G flat and B double flat. Its formula is 1, b3, b5. In major keys, Ebdim is the vii° chord in E major.
Ebdim chord shapes
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: 2 on A, 3 on D, 4 on B, 1 on e.
Fingers: 3 on A, 1 on D, 4 on B, 2 on e.
Fingers: 4 on D, 2 on G, 1 on B, 3 on e.
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| Symbol | Ebdim |
|---|---|
| Also written | Eb°, Ebo |
| Notes | Eb Gb Bbb |
| Formula | 1 b3 b5 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, tritone |
| Type | Diminished chord |
Ebdim across the neck
Guitar · 6-string, tuned low to high: E, A, D, G, B, e. 24 frets.
- E string: fret 2 Gb (flat 3), fret 5 Bbb (flat 5), fret 11 Eb (1), fret 14 Gb (flat 3), fret 17 Bbb (flat 5), fret 23 Eb (1).
- A string: fret 0 Bbb (flat 5), fret 6 Eb (1), fret 9 Gb (flat 3), fret 12 Bbb (flat 5), fret 18 Eb (1), fret 21 Gb (flat 3), fret 24 Bbb (flat 5).
- D string: fret 1 Eb (1), fret 4 Gb (flat 3), fret 7 Bbb (flat 5), fret 13 Eb (1), fret 16 Gb (flat 3), fret 19 Bbb (flat 5).
- G string: fret 2 Bbb (flat 5), fret 8 Eb (1), fret 11 Gb (flat 3), fret 14 Bbb (flat 5), fret 20 Eb (1), fret 23 Gb (flat 3).
- B string: fret 4 Eb (1), fret 7 Gb (flat 3), fret 10 Bbb (flat 5), fret 16 Eb (1), fret 19 Gb (flat 3), fret 22 Bbb (flat 5).
- e string: fret 2 Gb (flat 3), fret 5 Bbb (flat 5), fret 11 Eb (1), fret 14 Gb (flat 3), fret 17 Bbb (flat 5), fret 23 Eb (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Ebdim chord?
Ebdim (E flat diminished) has three notes: E flat, G flat and B double flat. Its formula is 1, b3, b5. Eb is the root, Gb is the minor third and Bbb is the tritone.
How do you play Ebdim on guitar?
The easiest shape is xx1242. Fingers: 1 on D, 2 on G, 4 on B, 3 on e.
What key is Ebdim in?
In major keys, Ebdim is the vii° chord in E major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Ebdim and Ebm?
Ebdim is Ebm with its 5th lowered a half step, from Bb to Bbb. That flat 5th is what gives it its tense sound.