Ddim chord on piano
D Diminished. Notes: D, F and Ab.
How to play Ddim
- Find D at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F and Ab 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
Ddim inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D · F · Ab1st inversion
F · Ab · D2nd inversion
Ab · D · FNotes 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 D° and Do.
Keys that use Ddim
More D chords
All D piano chordsdiminished chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Ddim chord?
Ddim (D diminished) is made of three notes: D (root), F (minor third) and Ab (diminished fifth).
How do you play Ddim on piano?
Play D, F and Ab 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 Ddim?
Root position: D F Ab. 1st inversion: F Ab D. 2nd inversion: Ab D F.
What key is Ddim in?
Ddim belongs to 2 keys: E flat major (as the vii° chord) and C 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.