Edim7 chord on piano
E Diminished Seventh. Notes: E, G, Bb and Db.
How to play Edim7
- Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G, Bb and Db above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Edim7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
E · G · Bb · Db1st inversion
G · Bb · Db · E2nd inversion
Bb · Db · E · G3rd inversion
Db · E · G · BbNotes 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 E°7 and Eo7.
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All E piano chordsdiminished seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Edim7 chord?
Edim7 (E diminished seventh) is made of four notes: E (root), G (minor third), Bb (diminished fifth) and Db (diminished seventh).
How do you play Edim7 on piano?
Play E, G, Bb and Db 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 Edim7?
Root position: E G Bb Db. 1st inversion: G Bb Db E. 2nd inversion: Bb Db E G. 3rd inversion: Db E G Bb.
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.