D Diminished Guitar Chord Chart

Notes: D - F - Ab

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5

Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th

Quick answer

The Ddim guitar chord is played as x-5-6-7-6-x from low E to high E and uses the notes D, F, Ab.

Fret pattern
x-5-6-7-6-x
Chord notes
D, F, Ab
Formula
1 - ♭3 - ♭5

Ddim

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Standard

How to Play Ddim

  1. 1Mute the low E and high E strings
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 5 of the A string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 6 of the D string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 6 of the B string
  5. 5Place your pinky finger on fret 7 of the G string

About Diminished Chords

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

D Diminished Guitar Chord FAQ

What notes are in the D Diminished guitar chord?

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

How do you play Ddim on guitar?

Play the Ddim guitar chord with the x-5-6-7-6-x fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and high E strings Place your index finger on fret 5 of the A string Place your middle finger on fret 6 of the D string Place your ring finger on fret 6 of the B string Place your pinky finger on fret 7 of the G string

What is the formula for D Diminished?

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

D Diminished on Other Instruments

Other Diminished Chords