Ddim7 chord on ukulele

D Diminished Seventh. Notes: D, F, Ab and B.

Ddim7 ukulele chord diagram, fret 1 position1Abb53DR2Fb34Bbb7AbDFB
Fret 1 position · Easy

How to play Ddim7

  1. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (Ab).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
  4. Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
  5. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: AbStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play Ddim7

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Ddim7 ukulele chord, fret 1 position1Abb53DR2Fb34Bbb7AbDFB

Fret 1 position

Easy
Ddim7 ukulele chord, fret 4 position4fr1Bbb73Fb32Abb54DRBFAbD

Fret 4 position

Easy
Ddim7 ukulele chord, fret 7 position7fr1DR3Abb52Bbb74Fb3DAbBF

Fret 7 position

Medium
Ddim7 ukulele chord, fret 10 position10fr1Fb33Bbb72DR4Abb5FBDAb

Fret 10 position

Hard

Notes and theory

Droot
Fb3 · minor third
Abb5 · diminished fifth
Bbb7 · diminished seventh

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 D°7 and Do7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D, F, Ab and Cb; Cb is the same key as B.

diminished seventh chords in every key

Questions

What notes are in the Ddim7 chord?

Ddim7 (D diminished seventh) is made of four notes: D (root), F (minor third), Ab (diminished fifth) and B (diminished seventh).

How do you play Ddim7 on ukulele?

The easiest Ddim7 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (Ab). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).

Is Ddim7 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.