Which notes are in the Edim7 chord?

Edim7 contains the notes E, G, A# and C#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – ♭5 – ♭♭7.

How many ways can you play Edim7?

Minory lists a single guitar fingering for Edim7.

Is the Edim7 chord hard to play?

Edim7 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.

E diminished 7th · Guitar

Edim7 Chord on Guitar

The Edim7 chord (E diminished 7th) is built from the notes E, G, A# and C#. The guitar fingering for it is shown below.

Chord diagrams

Edim7starts at fret 2

Fingering

string 6 (E): muted
string 5 (A): muted
string 4 (D): fret 3 — ring finger
string 3 (G): fret 2 — index finger
string 2 (B): fret 3 — little finger
string 1 (E): fret 2 — middle finger

Notes in this chord

E
G
A♯
C♯

Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – ♭5 – ♭♭7

How to play

Edim7 can be played with open strings on guitar, which makes it an accessible shape for beginners. Strings marked ○ ring open, while strings marked ✕ are muted.

Theory behind the chord

Diminished seventh chords divide the octave into four equal minor thirds. Every inversion sounds the same, so a single shape can be slid up the neck to lead into several different keys. On Edim7 this structure sits on the root E, so the degrees 1 – ♭3 – ♭5 – ♭♭7 map onto E, G, A# and C#.

Frequently asked questions

Which notes are in the Edim7 chord?: Edim7 contains the notes E, G, A# and C#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – ♭5 – ♭♭7.
How many ways can you play Edim7?: Minory lists a single guitar fingering for Edim7.
Is the Edim7 chord hard to play?: Edim7 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.

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