C#dim7 chord on ukulele
C Sharp Diminished Seventh, also written Dbdim7. Notes: C#, E, G and Bb.
How to play C#dim7
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#dim7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumFret 9 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 C#o7.
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Questions
What notes are in the C#dim7 chord?
C#dim7 (C sharp diminished seventh) is made of four notes: C# (root), E (minor third), G (diminished fifth) and Bb (diminished seventh).
How do you play C#dim7 on ukulele?
The easiest C#dim7 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is C#dim7 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.