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C# Diminished chord on guitar

C# diminished (C#dim) is a diminished triad: tense and unstable. It is built from C#, E and G (formula 1 ♭3 ♭5). Diminished chords usually pass between two other chords, leading up a half step. The easiest way to play it in standard tuning is x-x-11-9-8-9.

C#dim fingerings (low E to high E)

1. Fret 8: x-x-11-9-8-9. Mute the low E and A strings.
2. Fret 11: x-x-11-12-14-12. Mute the low E and A strings.

Questions

What notes are in the C#dim chord?

C#dim is made of C#, E and G: the root, minor 3rd and tritone above C#.

What is the easiest way to play C#dim?

Play x-x-11-9-8-9 (low E to high E): mute the low E and A strings.

Which keys is C#dim in?

C#dim belongs to D major (vii°).

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