Adim7 chord on guitar
A Diminished Seventh. Notes: A, C, Eb and Gb.
How to play Adim7
- 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).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (Gb).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play Adim7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
The diminished seventh is built entirely from minor thirds, so it repeats every three frets. It is a dramatic passing chord. The formula is 1 b3 b5 bb7, and you will also see it written as A°7 and Ao7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Adim7 chord?
Adim7 (A diminished seventh) is made of four notes: A (root), C (minor third), Eb (diminished fifth) and Gb (diminished seventh).
How do you play Adim7 on guitar?
The easiest Adim7 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 Adim7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a diminished seventh chord sound like?
The diminished seventh is built entirely from minor thirds, so it repeats every three frets. It is a dramatic passing chord.