C#dim chord on piano
C Sharp Diminished, also written Dbdim. Notes: C#, E and G.
How to play C#dim
- Find C# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add E and G 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
C#dim inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
C# · E · G1st inversion
E · G · C#2nd inversion
G · C# · ENotes 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 C#° and C#o.
Keys that use C#dim
More C# chords
All C# piano chordsdiminished chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C#dim chord?
C#dim (C sharp diminished) is made of three notes: C# (root), E (minor third) and G (diminished fifth).
How do you play C#dim on piano?
Play C#, E and G 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 C#dim?
Root position: C# E G. 1st inversion: E G C#. 2nd inversion: G C# E.
What key is C#dim in?
C#dim belongs to 2 keys: D major (as the vii° chord) and B 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.