C♯ diminished 7th guitar chord
How to play the C♯ diminished 7th chord (also written D♭), written C♯dim7, on guitar. The shape is x x 2 3 2 3 and it sounds the notesC♯ – E – G – B♭ — free to print or download below.
How to play the C♯ diminished 7th 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 x 2 3 2 3 (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 C♯ – E – G – B♭.
Notes in the C♯ diminished 7th chord
The C♯ diminished 7th chord contains the notes C♯ – E – G – B♭. The diagram shows the common open shape, x x 2 3 2 3 from the lowest string to the highest.
C♯ diminished 7th guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the C♯ diminished 7th chord on guitar?
Use the shape x x 2 3 2 3 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 0 open strings and mute the 2 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes C♯ – E – G – B♭.
What notes are in the C♯ diminished 7th chord?
The C♯ diminished 7th chord (C♯dim7) contains the notes C♯ – E – G – B♭.
Is the C♯ diminished 7th guitar chord diagram free?
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