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Chord Shapes

There are 8 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 A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• 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 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 7

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 8

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

Eb dim7 Description

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!

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