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A# diminished chord (A#dim)

A#dim has 3 notes: A# C# E. Its formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5. Also written Bbdim.

Degree1♭3♭5
NoteA#C#E

How to play A#dim 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

    Fret 1 · Partial

    ××

  • G shape

    Fret 3 · Partial

    3××

  • E shape

    Fret 6 · Partial

    6××

  • D shape

    Fret 8

    8××

  • C shape

    Fret 11 · Partial

    11××

  • A shape

    Fret 13 · Partial

    13××
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Scales to play over A#dim

Other A# chords

The same chord in every key

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