Edim chord on guitar
E Diminished. Notes: E, G and Bb.
How to play Edim
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- 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 Edim
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumFret 5 position
MediumFret 10 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 E° and Eo.
Keys that use Edim
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Questions
What notes are in the Edim chord?
Edim (E diminished) is made of three notes: E (root), G (minor third) and Bb (diminished fifth).
How do you play Edim on guitar?
The easiest Edim 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 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (Bb). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is Edim hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes.
What key is Edim in?
Edim belongs to 2 keys: F major (as the vii° chord) and D 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.