D Diminished Piano Chord Chart
Notes: D - F - Ab
Formula: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5
Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th
Ddim
Quick answer
The Ddim piano chord uses the keys D, F, Ab. Play all 3 notes together for the full D Diminished sound.
- Piano keys
- D, F, Ab
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - ♭5
- Chord tone count
- 3 notes
Keys to Play
White keys: D, F
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.
D Diminished Piano Chord FAQ
What notes are in the D Diminished piano chord?
The D Diminished piano chord uses the notes D, F, Ab.
Which piano keys do you press for Ddim?
Press D, F, Ab and play all 3 notes together.
What is the formula for D Diminished?
The D Diminished formula is 1 - ♭3 - ♭5: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th.