Ebdim7 chord
Eb diminished 7th · also written D#dim7
C4
Eb
Gb
A
C
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Notes
- EbR
- Gbb3
- Ab5
- C6
Formula: R – b3 – b5 – 6
Ebdim7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Ebdim7
C4
Eb
Gb
A
C
1st inversion Ebdim7/Gb
C4
Gb
A
C
Eb
2nd inversion Ebdim7/A
C4
A
C
Eb
Gb
3rd inversion Ebdim7/C
C
Eb
Gb
A
C6
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Diminished 7th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Ebdim7 chord?
The Eb diminished 7th chord (Ebdim7) has 4 notes: Eb, Gb, A and C.
How do you play Ebdim7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Eb, Gb, A and C, 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 7th chord?
R – b3 – b5 – 6 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 6, 9).
Is Ebdim7 the same as D#dim7?
Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ebdim7 and D#dim7 sound the same.