C#dim guitar chord
The C#dim chord (C# diminished) is built from the notes C#, E and G, formula 1–b3–b5. It appears in D major (as vii°).
- Notes
- C# E G
- Type
- diminished
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
x42020How to play C#dim
The easiest C#dim shape is x42020, starting around fret 2. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Tense and unstable. It usually appears briefly as a passing chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the C#dim chord?
C#dim contains C#, E and G. Its formula is 1–b3–b5.
Is C#dim hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x42020.