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
How to Play Ddim
- 1Mute the low E and high E strings
- 2Place your index finger on fret 5 of the A string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 6 of the D string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 6 of the B string
- 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.