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Aliases: C#dimC#°C# diminished
C#o Chord
Below you can find chord diagrams, piano fingerings, guitar fingering, notes, intervals, scales, and arpeggios.
Audible Example
What does a C#o chord sound like?
C#o chord
Piano Fingering
How do you play a C#o chord on the piano?
C#
E
G
Guitar Fingering
How do you play a C#o chord on the guitar?
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About the C#o chord
This is a diminished-quality chord, built by lowering the fifth of a minor chord by a half step. Diminished chords produce a tense, unstable sound that naturally wants to resolve. They are used for creating drama and smooth voice leading in classical, jazz, and popular music.
Notes
What notes are in a C#o chord?
C# - E - G
Intervals
What intervals are in a C#o chord?
Root Note
Minor 3rd