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D# diminished chord (D#dim)

D#dim has 3 notes: D# F# A. Its formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5.

Degree1♭3♭5
NoteD#F#A

How to play D#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.

  • D shape

    Fret 1

    ××

  • C shape

    Fret 4 · Partial

    4××

  • A shape

    Fret 6 · Partial

    6××

  • G shape

    Fret 8 · Partial

    8××

  • E shape

    Fret 11 · Partial

    11××
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Scales to play over D#dim

Other D# chords

The same chord in every key

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