D#dim chord on guitar
D Sharp Diminished, also written Ebdim. Notes: D#, F# and A.
How to play D#dim
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Don't play the low E, A and B strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play D#dim
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumFret 4 position
MediumFret 9 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 D#° and D#o.
Keys that use D#dim
More D# chords
All D# guitar chordsdiminished chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#dim chord?
D#dim (D sharp diminished) is made of three notes: D# (root), F# (minor third) and A (diminished fifth).
How do you play D#dim on guitar?
The easiest D#dim is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is D#dim hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes.
What key is D#dim in?
D#dim belongs to 2 keys: E major (as the vii° chord) and C sharp 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.