C diminished 7th piano chord
The C diminished 7th chord, written Cdim7, on a keyboard. Its notes are C – E♭ – G♭ – B♭♭ — free to print or download below.
Notes in the C diminished 7th chord
The C diminished 7th chord is built from the root, a minor third, a diminished fifth and a diminished seventh, giving the notesC – E♭ – G♭ – B♭♭. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.
How to play the C diminished 7th chord
- Find the notes. The C diminished 7th chord uses the notes C – E♭ – G♭ – B♭♭. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
- Place your fingers. In root position, play C – E♭ – G♭ – B♭♭ together — thumb on the lowest note and the remaining fingers on the notes above.
- Play it as a block or broken. Play all the notes at once for a solid chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.
C diminished 7th chord — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C diminished 7th chord?
The C diminished 7th chord (Cdim7) is made up of the notes C – E♭ – G♭ – B♭♭ — the root, a minor third, a diminished fifth and a diminished seventh.
What is the chord symbol for C diminished 7th?
It is written as Cdim7. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "Cdim7" above the stave.
Is the C diminished 7th chord diagram free to print?
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