Accessible Page: How to Play Ebdim Chord on Guitar | Eb Diminished

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Chord Shapes

There are 4 positions for this chord:

Position 1

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 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the high E 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 high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 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 B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Eb dim Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Eb dim chord, a member of the intriguing Diminished Chords family. Composed of the notes Eb, Gb, and Bbb, this chord brings a unique, tense sound to your guitar playing that can add depth and complexity to your music.

The Eb dim chord is built using the intervals 1, b3, and b5. If you're not familiar with these terms, don't worry. In music, intervals are the distances between notes and they help us to understand how chords are constructed. To learn more about this, check out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

Understanding the music intervals that make up the Eb dim chord is crucial to mastering its sound. The '1' refers to the root note of the chord, in this case, Eb. The 'b3' is a minor third interval from the root, which gives us the note Gb. Finally, the 'b5' is a diminished fifth interval from the root, which is the note Bbb. If you want to dive deeper into the world of fretboard intervals, we have a comprehensive tutorial about fretboard intervals ready for you.

Throughout this tutorial, we'll be using chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show you exactly how to play the Eb dim chord. And if you're interested in learning more about other types of chords, check out our full tutorial on all types of guitar chords.

So, whether you're a beginner just starting out, or an experienced player looking to expand your chord vocabulary, this tutorial on the Eb dim chord is a great place to start. For a more in-depth look at diminished chords specifically, don't miss our tutorial about diminished guitar chords.

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