Accessible Page: C# Diminished Seventh Guitar Chord Charts & Variations

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Chord Shapes

There are 11 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 2 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 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 6 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 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 11 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E 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 middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

C# dim7 Description

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.

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