C#dim chord
C# diminished · also written Dbdim
C4
C#
E
G
C5
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Notes
- C#R
- Eb3
- Gb5
Formula: R – b3 – b5
C#dim inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C#dim
C4
C#
E
G
C5
1st inversion C#dim/E
C4
E
G
C5
C#
2nd inversion C#dim/G
C4
G
C5
C#
E
More C# chords
Diminished chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the C#dim chord?
The C# diminished chord (C#dim) has 3 notes: C#, E and G.
How do you play C#dim on the piano?
Put your right hand on C#, E and G, 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 chord?
R – b3 – b5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 6).
Is C#dim the same as Dbdim?
Yes. C# and Db are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so C#dim and Dbdim sound the same.