A diminished chord (Adim)
Adim has 3 notes: A C Eb. Its formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5.
| Degree | 1 | ♭3 | ♭5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | A | C | Eb |
How to play Adim on guitar
Every shape from open position up the neck. Amber dots are the root; the numbers under each box are the chord degrees. Press a button to hear it.
A shape
Open position · Partial
G shape
Fret 2 · Partial
E shape
Fret 5 · Partial
D shape
Fret 7
C shape
Fret 10 · Partial
A shape
Fret 12 · Partial