Accessible Page: Cdim Guitar Chord Diagrams | C Diminished

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 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 3 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the B 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 7 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 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 8 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

C dim Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C dim chord, a fascinating member of the Diminished Chords family. The C dim chord, like all diminished chords, has a distinctive, somewhat dissonant sound that can add a great deal of color and complexity to your music. This chord is composed of the notes C, Eb, and Gb, and is built using the intervals 1, b3, and b5.

The full names of these music intervals are: the Root, Minor Third, and Diminished Fifth. If you're not familiar with these terms, you may want to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals and our tutorial on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them. These resources will give you a solid understanding of the theory behind the construction of chords.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the C dim chord. If you're interested in learning more about how to build chords by stacking intervals, we recommend our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate player looking to expand your chord vocabulary, understanding the C dim chord can open up new possibilities in your playing. And if you're interested in exploring more diminished chords, don't miss our comprehensive tutorial about diminished guitar chords. Happy playing!

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