D#dim chord on ukulele
D Sharp Diminished, also written Ebdim. Notes: D#, F# and A.
How to play D#dim
- 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 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D#dim
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardFret 8 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 D#o.
Keys that use D#dim
More D# chords
All D# ukulele chordsdiminished chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#dim chord?
D#dim (D sharp diminished) is made of three notes: D# (root), F# (minor third) and A (diminished fifth).
How do you play D#dim on ukulele?
The easiest D#dim is the "open 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 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
Is D#dim hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is D#dim in?
D#dim belongs to 2 keys: E major (as the vii° chord) and C sharp 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.