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