Abdim7 guitar chord
The Abdim7 chord (Ab diminished 7th) is built from the notes Ab, Cb, Ebb and Gbb, formula 1–b3–b5–bb7.
- Notes
- Ab Cb Ebb Gbb
- Type
- diminished 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 4
420101How to play Abdim7
The easiest Abdim7 shape is 420101, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Dramatic and symmetrical. The same shape repeats every three frets.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Abdim7 chord?
Abdim7 contains Ab, Cb, Ebb and Gbb. Its formula is 1–b3–b5–bb7.
Is Abdim7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 420101.
What can I play instead of Abdim7?
Abdim is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Abdim7 is too hard or too busy.