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Chord Shapes

There are 18 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 2 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the D string
• Mute the G string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 14

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 15

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 16

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 17

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 18

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

A dim7 Description

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the A dim7 chord, a member of the intriguing Diminished Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes A, C, Eb, and Gb, and is built using the intervals 1, b3, b5, and bb7. In simpler terms, this means that the chord consists of a Root, Minor Third, Diminished Fifth, and a Diminished Seventh.

Understanding the intervals that make up a chord is a fundamental aspect of guitar music theory. To delve deeper into this concept, check out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

The A dim7 chord may seem complex at first glance, but with our chord diagrams and fretboard patterns, you'll be able to visualize and understand the tones that compose this chord. To further your understanding of the chord notation, refer to our tutorial on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them.

Diminished chords, like the A dim7, are often used in jazz and classical music to create tension and resolution. They are more advanced than beginner chords, and learning them will take your guitar skills to the next level. If you're interested in exploring more about diminished chords, our tutorial about diminished guitar chords is a great place to start.

Remember, practice makes perfect. The more you familiarize yourself with the A dim7 chord and its intervals, the easier it will become to incorporate it into your playing. Happy strumming!

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