C#dim chord on guitar
C Sharp Diminished, also written Dbdim. Notes: C#, E and G.
How to play C#dim
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 5 (E).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- 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 C#dim
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyFret 2 position
MediumFret 7 position
HardFret 11 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 C#° and C#o.
Keys that use C#dim
More C# chords
All C# guitar chordsdiminished chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C#dim chord?
C#dim (C sharp diminished) is made of three notes: C# (root), E (minor third) and G (diminished fifth).
How do you play C#dim on guitar?
The easiest C#dim is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 4 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 5 (E).
Is C#dim hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is C#dim in?
C#dim belongs to 2 keys: D major (as the vii° chord) and B 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.