Guitar chord Ebdim7 - diagrams and theory

Eb dim7 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our tutorial on the Eb dim7 chord. This chord is part of the Diminished Chords family, known for their distinctive, somewhat dissonant sound. The Eb dim7 chord is composed of the notes Eb, Gb, Bbb, and Dbb. These notes are built from the intervals 1, b3, b5, and bb7, which in full terms are known as the Root, Minor Third, Diminished Fifth, and Diminished Seventh respectively. If you're new to the concept of intervals, you might want to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals to get a better understanding.

In this tutorial, we will provide detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the Eb dim7 chord. This will help you visualize the chord structure on the fretboard and make it easier to play. If you're interested in how chords are built by stacking intervals, you might find our tutorial on guitar music theory helpful.

Understanding and mastering the Eb dim7 chord can add depth and complexity to your guitar playing. This chord is not as commonly used as major or minor chords, but it is a key component in certain genres and styles of music. For more information on diminished chords, feel free to explore our tutorial about diminished guitar chords.

We hope this tutorial helps you in your journey to become a better guitar player. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep strumming!

Eb dim7 chord Notes:

EbGbBbbDbb

How to create the Diminished Seventh chord:

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b2
2
b3
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4
b5
5
#5
bb7
b7
7

Eb Diminished Seventh Guitar Chord Fingers Positions

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Position 1
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Eb dim7 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Position 2
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Eb dim7 position 2 guitar chord diagram

Position 3
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Eb dim7 position 3 guitar chord diagram

Position 4
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Eb dim7 position 4 guitar chord diagram

Position 5
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Eb dim7 position 6 guitar chord diagram

Position 6
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Eb dim7 position 8 guitar chord diagram

Position 7
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Eb dim7 position 5 guitar chord diagram

Position 8
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Eb dim7 position 7 guitar chord diagram

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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

How to build the Eb dim7 chord on guitar

Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.

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b3
b5
bb7
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b3
b5
bb7
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b3
b5
bb7
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b3
b5
bb7
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b5
bb7
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b3
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bb7
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b3
b5
bb7
b3
b5
bb7
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b3