Cdim7 chord
C diminished 7th
C
Eb
Gb
A
C5
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Notes
- CR
- Ebb3
- Gbb5
- A6
Formula: R – b3 – b5 – 6
Cdim7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Cdim7
C
Eb
Gb
A
C5
1st inversion Cdim7/Eb
C4
Eb
Gb
A
C
2nd inversion Cdim7/Gb
C4
Gb
A
C
Eb
3rd inversion Cdim7/A
C4
A
C
Eb
Gb
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FAQ
What notes are in the Cdim7 chord?
The C diminished 7th chord (Cdim7) has 4 notes: C, Eb, Gb and A.
How do you play Cdim7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on C, Eb, Gb and A, starting from C. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a diminished 7th chord?
R – b3 – b5 – 6 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 6, 9).