Ebdim chord
Eb diminished · also written D#dim
C4
Eb
Gb
A
C5
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Notes
- EbR
- Gbb3
- Ab5
Formula: R – b3 – b5
Ebdim inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Ebdim
C4
Eb
Gb
A
C5
1st inversion Ebdim/Gb
C4
Gb
A
C5
Eb
2nd inversion Ebdim/A
C4
A
C5
Eb
Gb
More Eb chords
Diminished chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Ebdim chord?
The Eb diminished chord (Ebdim) has 3 notes: Eb, Gb and A.
How do you play Ebdim on the piano?
Put your right hand on Eb, Gb and A, starting from Eb. 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 Ebdim the same as D#dim?
Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ebdim and D#dim sound the same.