D#dim7 chord on guitar
D Sharp Diminished Seventh, also written Ebdim7. Notes: D#, F#, A and C.
How to play D#dim7
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- 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 (F#).
- 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 D#dim7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
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 D#o7.
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Questions
What notes are in the D#dim7 chord?
D#dim7 (D sharp diminished seventh) is made of four notes: D# (root), F# (minor third), A (diminished fifth) and C (diminished seventh).
How do you play D#dim7 on guitar?
The easiest D#dim7 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 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is D#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.