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C# diminished chord (C#dim)

C#dim has 3 notes: C# E G. Its formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5.

Degree1♭3♭5
NoteC#EG

How to play C#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.

  • C shape

    Fret 2 · Partial

    ××
  • A shape

    Fret 4 · Partial

    4××
  • G shape

    Fret 6 · Partial

    6××
  • E shape

    Fret 9 · Partial

    9××
  • D shape

    Fret 11

    11××
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Scales to play over C#dim

Other C# chords

The same chord in every key

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