Adim7 chord on piano
A Diminished Seventh. Notes: A, C, Eb and Gb.
How to play Adim7
- Find A just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C, Eb and Gb above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Adim7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A · C · Eb · Gb1st inversion
C · Eb · Gb · A2nd inversion
Eb · Gb · A · C3rd inversion
Gb · A · C · EbNotes 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 A°7 and Ao7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Adim7 chord?
Adim7 (A diminished seventh) is made of four notes: A (root), C (minor third), Eb (diminished fifth) and Gb (diminished seventh).
How do you play Adim7 on piano?
Play A, C, Eb and Gb together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Adim7?
Root position: A C Eb Gb. 1st inversion: C Eb Gb A. 2nd inversion: Eb Gb A C. 3rd inversion: Gb A C Eb.
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.