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D Diminished chord on guitar

D diminished (Ddim) is a diminished triad: tense and unstable. It is built from D, F 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 xx0131.

Ddim fingerings (low E to high E)

1. Open position: xx0131. Mute the low E and A strings, barre fret 1 from the G to the high E string, let the D string ring open.
2. Fret 9: x-x-12-10-9-10. Mute the low E and A strings.

Questions

What notes are in the Ddim chord?

Ddim is made of D, F and G#: the root, minor 3rd and tritone above D.

What is the easiest way to play Ddim?

Play xx0131 (low E to high E): mute the low E and A strings, barre fret 1 from the G to the high E string, let the D string ring open.

Which keys is Ddim in?

Ddim belongs to Eb major (vii°).

Also try: D Major · D Minor · D7 · Dmaj7 · Chord Charts