Ddim7 chord on guitar
D Diminished Seventh. Notes: D, F, Ab and B.
How to play Ddim7
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (Ab).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Let the open D and B strings ring.
- 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 Ddim7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 7 position
HardBarre at fret 10
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 D°7 and Do7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D, F, Ab and Cb; Cb is the same key as B.
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Questions
What notes are in the Ddim7 chord?
Ddim7 (D diminished seventh) is made of four notes: D (root), F (minor third), Ab (diminished fifth) and B (diminished seventh).
How do you play Ddim7 on guitar?
The easiest Ddim7 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (Ab). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Let the open D and B strings ring.
Is Ddim7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 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.