E diminished 7th piano chord

The E diminished 7th chord, written Edim7, on a keyboard. Its notes are E – G – B♭ – D♭ — free to print or download below.

E diminished 7th piano chord diagram on a keyboard — notes E – G – B♭ – D♭

Notes in the E diminished 7th chord

The E diminished 7th chord is built from the root, a minor third, a diminished fifth and a diminished seventh, giving the notesE – G – B♭ – D♭. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.

How to play the E diminished 7th chord

  1. Find the notes. The E diminished 7th chord uses the notes E – G – B♭ – D♭. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
  2. Place your fingers. In root position, play E – G – B♭ – D♭ together — thumb on the lowest note and the remaining fingers on the notes above.
  3. Play it as a block or broken. Play all the notes at once for a solid chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.

E diminished 7th chord — frequently asked questions

What notes are in the E diminished 7th chord?

The E diminished 7th chord (Edim7) is made up of the notes E – G – B♭ – D♭ — the root, a minor third, a diminished fifth and a diminished seventh.

What is the chord symbol for E diminished 7th?

It is written as Edim7. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "Edim7" above the stave.

Is the E diminished 7th chord diagram free to print?

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