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