Edim chord on ukulele
E Diminished. Notes: E, G and Bb.
How to play Edim
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Edim
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumFret 6 position
HardBarre at fret 10
HardFret 9 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 E° and Eo.
Keys that use Edim
More E chords
All E ukulele chordsdiminished chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Edim chord?
Edim (E diminished) is made of three notes: E (root), G (minor third) and Bb (diminished fifth).
How do you play Edim on ukulele?
The easiest Edim is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (Bb). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is Edim hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is Edim in?
Edim belongs to 2 keys: F major (as the vii° chord) and D 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.