C♯ diminished guitar chord
How to play the C♯ diminished chord (also written D♭), written C♯dim, on guitar. The shape is x 4 2 x 2 3 and it sounds the notesC♯ – E – G — free to print or download below.
How to play the C♯ 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 4 2 x 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.
Notes in the C♯ diminished chord
The C♯ diminished chord contains the notes C♯ – E – G. The diagram shows the common open shape, x 4 2 x 2 3 from the lowest string to the highest.
C♯ diminished guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the C♯ diminished chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 4 2 x 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.
What notes are in the C♯ diminished chord?
The C♯ diminished chord (C♯dim) contains the notes C♯ – E – G.
Is the C♯ diminished guitar chord diagram free?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.