E♭ diminished piano chord
The E♭ diminished chord (also written D♯), written E♭dim, on a keyboard. Its notes are E♭ – G♭ – B♭♭ — free to print or download below.
Notes in the E♭ diminished chord
The E♭ diminished chord is built from the root, a minor third and a diminished fifth, giving the notesE♭ – G♭ – B♭♭. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.
How to play the E♭ diminished chord
- Find the notes. The E♭ diminished chord uses the notes E♭ – G♭ – B♭♭. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
- Place your fingers. In root position, play 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.
E♭ diminished chord — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the E♭ diminished chord?
The E♭ diminished chord (E♭dim) is made up of the notes E♭ – G♭ – B♭♭ — the root, a minor third and a diminished fifth.
What is the chord symbol for E♭ diminished?
It is written as E♭dim. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "E♭dim" above the stave.
Is the E♭ diminished chord diagram free to print?
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