C# Diminished Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: C# - E - G
Formula: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5
Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th
Quick answer
The C#dim guitar chord is played as x-4-5-6-5-x from low E to high E and uses the notes C#, E, G.
- Fret pattern
- x-4-5-6-5-x
- Chord notes
- C#, E, G
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - ♭5
C#dim
How to Play C#dim
- 1Mute the low E and high E strings
- 2Place your index finger on fret 4 of the A string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 5 of the D string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 5 of the B string
- 5Place your pinky finger on fret 6 of the G string
About Diminished Chords
Built from two stacked minor 3rds. Diminished chords sound tense and unstable, often used as passing chords.
C# Diminished Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the C# Diminished guitar chord?
The C# Diminished guitar chord uses the notes C#, E, G.
How do you play C#dim on guitar?
Play the C#dim guitar chord with the x-4-5-6-5-x fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and high E strings Place your index finger on fret 4 of the A string Place your middle finger on fret 5 of the D string Place your ring finger on fret 5 of the B string Place your pinky finger on fret 6 of the G string
What is the formula for C# Diminished?
The C# Diminished formula is 1 - ♭3 - ♭5: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th.