C#dim7 chord on guitar
C Sharp Diminished Seventh, also written Dbdim7. Notes: C#, E, G and Bb.
How to play C#dim7
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play C#dim7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 11 position
HardBarre at fret 8
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 C#°7 and C#o7.
More C# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the C#dim7 chord?
C#dim7 (C sharp diminished seventh) is made of four notes: C# (root), E (minor third), G (diminished fifth) and Bb (diminished seventh).
How do you play C#dim7 on guitar?
The easiest C#dim7 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
Is C#dim7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.