Eb Diminished Guitar Chord Chart

Notes: Eb - Gb - A

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5

Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th

Quick answer

The Ebdim guitar chord is played as x-6-7-8-7-x from low E to high E and uses the notes Eb, Gb, A.

Fret pattern
x-6-7-8-7-x
Chord notes
Eb, Gb, A
Formula
1 - ♭3 - ♭5

Ebdim

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Standard

How to Play Ebdim

  1. 1Mute the low E and high E strings
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 6 of the A string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 7 of the D string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 7 of the B string
  5. 5Place your pinky finger on fret 8 of the G string

About Diminished Chords

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

Eb Diminished Guitar Chord FAQ

What notes are in the Eb Diminished guitar chord?

The Eb Diminished guitar chord uses the notes Eb, Gb, A.

How do you play Ebdim on guitar?

Play the Ebdim guitar chord with the x-6-7-8-7-x fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and high E strings Place your index finger on fret 6 of the A string Place your middle finger on fret 7 of the D string Place your ring finger on fret 7 of the B string Place your pinky finger on fret 8 of the G string

What is the formula for Eb Diminished?

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

Eb Diminished on Other Instruments

Other Diminished Chords