Cdim7 chord on ukulele
C Diminished Seventh. Notes: C, Eb, Gb and A.
How to play Cdim7
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (Gb).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (Eb).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Cdim7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardFret 11 position
HardNotes 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 C°7 and Co7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C, Eb, Gb and Bbb; Bbb is the same key as A.
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Questions
What notes are in the Cdim7 chord?
Cdim7 (C diminished seventh) is made of four notes: C (root), Eb (minor third), Gb (diminished fifth) and A (diminished seventh).
How do you play Cdim7 on ukulele?
The easiest Cdim7 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (Gb). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (Eb).
Is Cdim7 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.