Ab Diminished Piano Chord Chart

Notes: Ab - B - D

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5

Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th

Abdim

DBG#Ab - B - D

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.

Ab Diminished on Other Instruments

Other Diminished Chords