C# Diminished Seventh Guitar Chord Charts & Variations
Welcome to our tutorial on the C# dim7 chord. This chord belongs to the family of Diminished Chords, characterized by their distinctively tense and complex sound. The C# dim7 chord is composed of the notes C#, E, G, and Bb, and is built from the following intervals: 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), b5 (Diminished Fifth), and bb7 (Diminished Seventh).
Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is crucial in learning how to play it. If you're new to the concept of intervals, you might want to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals to get a better grasp of the basics.
When it comes to the C# dim7, there is an interesting mix of intervals. The Root is, of course, the note C#. The b3 (Minor Third) is the note E. The b5 (Diminished Fifth) is the note G, and the bb7 (Diminished Seventh) is the note Bb. This combination of intervals gives the C# dim7 its unique sound.
If you want to dive deeper into the theory behind chord construction, you might find our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals helpful. It provides a comprehensive guide to understanding how chords are formed, which is a valuable skill for any budding guitarist.
Learning to play the C# dim7 chord can be a bit of a challenge, but with practice and patience, you'll be able to master it in no time. Stay tuned for our chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that will show you exactly how to play this chord. If you're interested in learning more about other types of chords, be sure to check out our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types.
Remember, every chord you learn opens up new possibilities for your playing, so don't be discouraged if the C# dim7 seems a bit tricky at first. Keep practicing and soon you'll be able to add this chord to your repertoire.
Notes of the C# dim7 chord:
C#EGBb
Chord structure of the Diminished Seventh chord:
How To Play The C#dim7 chord on guitar
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C dim7 | D dim7 | E dim7 | F dim7 | G dim7 | A dim7 | B dim7 | C#dim7 | D#dim7 | F#dim7 | G#dim7 | A#dim7 | Abdim7 | Bbdim7 | Dbdim7 | Ebdim7 | Gbdim7
Fretboard map of C# dim7 chord tones
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.