Adim chord on guitar
A Diminished. Notes: A, C and Eb.
How to play Adim
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play Adim
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
MediumFret 7 position
MediumFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
The diminished triad stacks two minor thirds. It sounds tense and unstable and is mostly used as a passing chord. The formula is 1 b3 b5, and you will also see it written as A° and Ao.
Keys that use Adim
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Questions
What notes are in the Adim chord?
Adim (A diminished) is made of three notes: A (root), C (minor third) and Eb (diminished fifth).
How do you play Adim on guitar?
The easiest Adim is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is Adim hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is Adim in?
Adim belongs to 2 keys: B flat major (as the vii° chord) and G minor (as the ii° chord).
What does a diminished chord sound like?
The diminished triad stacks two minor thirds. It sounds tense and unstable and is mostly used as a passing chord.