Accessible Page: D#dim7 Guitar Chord Chart and Fingering

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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 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 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 5

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 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G and high E strings at the same time
• 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 requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 7

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 8

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 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A 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 10 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 10

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 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• 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 uses open strings

D# dim7 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the D# dim7 chord, a member of the Diminished Chords family. Composed of the notes D#, F#, A, and C, this chord is built using a specific set of intervals: 1, b3, b5, and bb7.

These intervals are also known by their complete names: the Root (1), Minor Third (b3), Diminished Fifth (b5), and Diminished Seventh (bb7). Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the D# dim7 chord, and you can learn more about them in our fretboard intervals tutorial.

The D# dim7 chord may seem complex at first glance, but with practice and understanding, it becomes an essential part of your guitar repertoire. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, check out our guitar music theory tutorial.

As we delve into the specifics of the D# dim7 chord, we'll be using chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to illustrate the tones that make up this chord. And if you're curious about other types of chords, you can explore our comprehensive guitar chord tutorial.

Whether you're an intermediate player or looking to advance your skills, understanding the D# dim7 chord is a step in the right direction. As you progress, you might also be interested in our diminished guitar chords tutorial.

Remember, practice makes perfect. So, let's dive into the world of the D# dim7 chord and expand your musical horizons!

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