C#dim chord on ukulele
C Sharp Diminished, also written Dbdim. Notes: C#, E and G.
How to play C#dim
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#dim
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardFret 6 position
HardFret 10 position
HardNotes 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# ukulele 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 ukulele?
The easiest C#dim is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
Is C#dim hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.