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

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Standard

How to Play Edim

  1. 1Mute the low E and high E strings
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 7 of the A string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 8 of the D string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 8 of the B string
  5. 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.

E Diminished on Other Instruments

Other Diminished Chords