A diminished guitar chord
How to play the A diminished chord, written Adim, on guitar. The shape is x 0 1 2 1 x and it sounds the notesA – C – E♭ — free to print or download below.
How to play the A diminished chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x 0 1 2 1 x (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
- Strum and check. Strum the 4 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes A – C – E♭.
Notes in the A diminished chord
The A diminished chord contains the notes A – C – E♭. The diagram shows the common open shape, x 0 1 2 1 x from the lowest string to the highest.
A diminished guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the A diminished chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 0 1 2 1 x (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 1 open string and mute the 2 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes A – C – E♭.
What notes are in the A diminished chord?
The A diminished chord (Adim) contains the notes A – C – E♭.
Is the A diminished guitar chord diagram free?
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