Cdim chord
Cdim chord for guitar with diagrams, fingerings and notes.
All chords More C chordsDescription and theory
Cdim is usually played as one of three movable shapes depending on the most fitting position on the fretboard.
Chord structure
The chord consists of three notes. The notes represent the root, minor third and diminished fifth intervals.
Chord name
Cdim is an abbreviation for C diminished. A shorter abbreviation sometimes used is Cº.
Notes
The notes that the Cdim chord consists of are C, Eb and Gb.
Inversions
1st inversion: Cdim/Eb (means that Eb is the bass note).
2nd inversion: Cdim/Gb (means that Gb is the bass note).
Chord progressions
Examples of progressions featuring Cdim.
| Progression 1: Cdim function as passing chord | |||
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B
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Cdim
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C#m
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