Ddim chord on ukulele
D Diminished. Notes: D, F and Ab.
How to play Ddim
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (Ab).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 7 (D).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Ddim
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 7 position
HardFret 11 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 D° and Do.
Keys that use Ddim
More D chords
All D ukulele chordsdiminished chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Ddim chord?
Ddim (D diminished) is made of three notes: D (root), F (minor third) and Ab (diminished fifth).
How do you play Ddim on ukulele?
The easiest Ddim is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (Ab). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
Is Ddim hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is Ddim in?
Ddim belongs to 2 keys: E flat major (as the vii° chord) and C 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.