Edim7 chord on guitar
E Diminished Seventh. Notes: E, G, Bb and Db.
How to play Edim7
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (Db).
- Let the open low E, G and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Edim7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 2 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 11
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 E°7 and Eo7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Edim7 chord?
Edim7 (E diminished seventh) is made of four notes: E (root), G (minor third), Bb (diminished fifth) and Db (diminished seventh).
How do you play Edim7 on guitar?
The easiest Edim7 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (Db).
Is Edim7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 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.