Ab Diminished Guitar Chord Chart

Notes: Ab - B - D

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5

Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th

Quick answer

The Abdim guitar chord is played as x-x-6-4-3-4 from low E to high E and uses the notes Ab, B, D.

Fret pattern
x-x-6-4-3-4
Chord notes
Ab, B, D
Formula
1 - ♭3 - ♭5

Abdim

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How to Play Abdim

  1. 1Mute the low E and A strings
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 3 of the B string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 4 of the G string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 4 of the high E string
  5. 5Place your pinky finger on fret 6 of the D string

About Diminished Chords

Built from two stacked minor 3rds. Diminished chords sound tense and unstable, often used as passing chords.

Ab Diminished Guitar Chord FAQ

What notes are in the Ab Diminished guitar chord?

The Ab Diminished guitar chord uses the notes Ab, B, D.

How do you play Abdim on guitar?

Play the Abdim guitar chord with the x-x-6-4-3-4 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and A strings Place your index finger on fret 3 of the B string Place your middle finger on fret 4 of the G string Place your ring finger on fret 4 of the high E string Place your pinky finger on fret 6 of the D string

What is the formula for Ab Diminished?

The Ab Diminished formula is 1 - ♭3 - ♭5: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th.

Ab Diminished on Other Instruments

Other Diminished Chords