Accessible Page: C#dim Guitar Chord | How To Create and Play the C# Diminished chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 5 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 5

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

C# dim Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C# dim chord, a member of the intriguing Diminished Chords family. The C# diminished, or C# dim, is composed of the notes C#, E, and G. The chord is built from the intervals of 1, b3, and b5, which in music theory are known as the Root, Minor Third, and Diminished Fifth, respectively.

Understanding the intervals that construct a chord is crucial to mastering guitar music theory. If you need a refresher on this topic, we recommend checking out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

The C# dim chord is a powerful tool in creating a sense of tension and resolution in your music, a characteristic feature of the diminished chords. This tutorial will guide you through the process of playing this chord, complete with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that highlight the tones within the chord.

Understanding how to denote chords based on their composing intervals is another important aspect of guitar playing. Our tutorial on chord notation can help you with this aspect.

Once you've mastered the C# dim chord, you can use it to add complexity and depth to your music, making it more than just a beginner's chord. For more advanced chords, you may want to explore our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.

We hope this tutorial helps you understand and play the C# dim chord with confidence. Happy strumming!

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