Edim7 chord
E diminished 7th
C4
E
G
Bb
C5
Db
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Notes
- ER
- Gb3
- Bbb5
- Db6
Formula: R – b3 – b5 – 6
Edim7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Edim7
C4
E
G
Bb
C5
Db
1st inversion Edim7/G
C4
G
Bb
C5
Db
E
2nd inversion Edim7/Bb
C4
Bb
C5
Db
E
G
3rd inversion Edim7/Db
C5
Db
E
G
Bb
C6
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FAQ
What notes are in the Edim7 chord?
The E diminished 7th chord (Edim7) has 4 notes: E, G, Bb and Db.
How do you play Edim7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on E, G, Bb and Db, starting from E. 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).