E Diminished Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: E - G - Bb
Formula: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5
Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th
Quick answer
The Edim guitar chord is played as x-7-8-9-8-x from low E to high E and uses the notes E, G, Bb.
- Fret pattern
- x-7-8-9-8-x
- Chord notes
- E, G, Bb
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - ♭5
Edim
How to Play Edim
- 1Mute the low E and high E strings
- 2Place your index finger on fret 7 of the A string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 8 of the D string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 8 of the B string
- 5Place your pinky finger on fret 9 of the G string
About Diminished Chords
Built from two stacked minor 3rds. Diminished chords sound tense and unstable, often used as passing chords.
E Diminished Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the E Diminished guitar chord?
The E Diminished guitar chord uses the notes E, G, Bb.
How do you play Edim on guitar?
Play the Edim guitar chord with the x-7-8-9-8-x fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and high E strings Place your index finger on fret 7 of the A string Place your middle finger on fret 8 of the D string Place your ring finger on fret 8 of the B string Place your pinky finger on fret 9 of the G string
What is the formula for E Diminished?
The E Diminished formula is 1 - ♭3 - ♭5: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th.