Ab Diminished Piano Chord Chart
Notes: Ab - B - D
Formula: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5
Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th
Abdim
Quick answer
The Abdim piano chord uses the keys Ab, B, D. Play all 3 notes together for the full Ab Diminished sound.
- Piano keys
- Ab, B, D
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - ♭5
- Chord tone count
- 3 notes
Keys to Play
White keys: B, D
Black keys: Ab
Play all 3 notes simultaneously with your right hand.
About Diminished Chords
Built from two stacked minor 3rds. Diminished chords sound tense and unstable, often used as passing chords.
Ab Diminished Piano Chord FAQ
What notes are in the Ab Diminished piano chord?
The Ab Diminished piano chord uses the notes Ab, B, D.
Which piano keys do you press for Abdim?
Press Ab, B, D and play all 3 notes together.
What is the formula for Ab Diminished?
The Ab Diminished formula is 1 - ♭3 - ♭5: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th.