A Diminished Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: A - C - Eb
Formula: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5
Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th
Quick answer
The Adim guitar chord is played as x-0-1-2-1-x from low E to high E and uses the notes A, C, Eb.
- Fret pattern
- x-0-1-2-1-x
- Chord notes
- A, C, Eb
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - ♭5
Adim
How to Play Adim
- 1Mute the low E and high E strings
- 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the D string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 1 of the B string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the G string
- 5Play the A string open
About Diminished Chords
Built from two stacked minor 3rds. Diminished chords sound tense and unstable, often used as passing chords.
A Diminished Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the A Diminished guitar chord?
The A Diminished guitar chord uses the notes A, C, Eb.
How do you play Adim on guitar?
Play the Adim guitar chord with the x-0-1-2-1-x fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and high E strings Place your index finger on fret 1 of the D string Place your middle finger on fret 1 of the B string Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the G string Play the A string open
What is the formula for A Diminished?
The A Diminished formula is 1 - ♭3 - ♭5: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th.