Ebdim chord (E flat diminished) on piano
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 inversions and fingering
Eb Gb Bbb · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
Gb Bbb Eb · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
Bbb Eb Gb · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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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 keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: Eb3 (1), Gb3 (flat 3), Bbb3 (flat 5), Eb4 (1), Gb4 (flat 3), Bbb4 (flat 5).
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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 piano?
Play Eb, Gb and Bbb together. Root position: Eb Gb Bbb · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
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.