Guitar chord Edim7 - diagrams and theory
Let's delve into the world of diminished chords, specifically focusing on the E dim7 chord. This chord, like all diminished chords, has a distinct, tense sound that adds complexity and color to your music. The E dim7 chord is composed of the notes E, G, Bb, and Db. These notes are built from the intervals 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), b5 (Diminished Fifth), and bb7 (Diminished Seventh).
If you're new to the concept of intervals and how they build chords, I recommend checking out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals. This will give you a solid understanding of the underlying theory.
The E dim7 chord belongs to the family of Diminished Chords, which are known for their dissonant sound that can add a lot of tension and resolution to your music. If you are interested in learning more about this family of chords, our tutorial on diminished chords is an excellent resource.
In the following tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the E dim7 chord. We'll also show you how to play this chord in various positions on the fretboard. This is a slightly more advanced topic, so if you're a beginner, you might want to check out our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords first.
Understanding the E dim7 chord and how to play it will expand your chord vocabulary and open up new possibilities for your playing. So let's get started!
Notes in the E dim7 chord:
EGBbDb
Chord formula for the Diminished Seventh chord:
Edim7 Guitar Chord Shapes
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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
Movable
Position 2
Movable
Position 3
Open
Position 4
Movable
Position 5
Movable
Position 6
Movable
Position 7
Movable
Position 8
Movable
Position 9
Open
You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
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
E dim7 guitar chord: fretboard map of the intervals
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.