D diminished 7th guitar chord
How to play the D diminished 7th chord, written Ddim7, on guitar. The shape is x x 0 1 0 1 and it sounds the notesD – F – A♭ – C♭ — free to print or download below.

How to play the D 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 0 1 0 1 (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 D – F – A♭ – C♭.
Notes in the D diminished 7th chord
The D diminished 7th chord contains the notes D – F – A♭ – C♭. The diagram shows the common open shape, x x 0 1 0 1 from the lowest string to the highest.
D diminished 7th guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the D diminished 7th chord on guitar?
Use the shape x x 0 1 0 1 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 2 open strings and mute the 2 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes D – F – A♭ – C♭.
What notes are in the D diminished 7th chord?
The D diminished 7th chord (Ddim7) contains the notes D – F – A♭ – C♭.
Is the D diminished 7th guitar chord diagram free?
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