Adim chord on piano
A Diminished. Notes: A, C and Eb.
How to play Adim
- Find A just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C and Eb above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
Adim inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A · C · Eb1st inversion
C · Eb · A2nd inversion
Eb · A · CNotes 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 A° and Ao.
Keys that use Adim
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Questions
What notes are in the Adim chord?
Adim (A diminished) is made of three notes: A (root), C (minor third) and Eb (diminished fifth).
How do you play Adim on piano?
Play A, C and Eb together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of Adim?
Root position: A C Eb. 1st inversion: C Eb A. 2nd inversion: Eb A C.
What key is Adim in?
Adim belongs to 2 keys: B flat major (as the vii° chord) and G 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.