D#dim7 chord on piano
D Sharp Diminished Seventh, also written Ebdim7. Notes: D#, F#, A and C.
How to play D#dim7
- Find D# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F#, A and C above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
D#dim7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D# · F# · A · C1st inversion
F# · A · C · D#2nd inversion
A · C · D# · F#3rd inversion
C · D# · F# · ANotes 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 D#°7 and D#o7.
More D# chords
All D# piano chordsdiminished seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#dim7 chord?
D#dim7 (D sharp diminished seventh) is made of four notes: D# (root), F# (minor third), A (diminished fifth) and C (diminished seventh).
How do you play D#dim7 on piano?
Play D#, F#, A and C 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 D#dim7?
Root position: D# F# A C. 1st inversion: F# A C D#. 2nd inversion: A C D# F#. 3rd inversion: C D# F# A.
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.