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Aliases: C°CoC diminished
Cdim Chord
Below you can find chord diagrams, piano fingerings, guitar fingering, notes, intervals, scales, and arpeggios.
Audible Example
What does a Cdim chord sound like?
Cdim chord
Piano Fingering
How do you play a Cdim chord on the piano?
C
Eb
Gb
Guitar Fingering
How do you play a Cdim chord on the guitar?
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About the Cdim 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 Cdim chord?
C - Eb - Gb
Intervals
What intervals are in a Cdim chord?
Root Note
Minor 3rd