Cdim chord at the 1st fret (x31x12)
- Fingering
- x31x12
- Fingers
- – 4 1 – 2 3
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Position
- 1st fret
Notes in the C diminished chord
The Cdim chord is made of C · E♭ · G♭. Its formula is 1–♭3–♭5.
| Note | Degree | Interval from C |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | root |
| E♭ | ♭3 | minor third |
| G♭ | ♭5 | diminished fifth |
How to play the Cdim guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the D string.
- Put your second finger on the 1st fret of the B string.
- Put your third finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string.
- Put your fourth finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Do not play the low E and G strings: mute them with the side of a fretting finger.
That is the 1st fret shape, x31x12. It is rated medium: 4 fingers, 4 strings.
Why your Cdim chord buzzes or sounds muted
This Cdim shape skips a string in the middle. Let the finger on the string above lean over and touch it lightly so it stays silent when you strum.
Keys with the Cdim chord
Cdim is the vii° chord in Db major. In minor keys it is the ii° chord in Bb minor.
Chords related to Cdim
Cdim guitar chord questions
How do you play a Cdim chord on guitar?
Play x31x12, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - 4 1 - 2 3.
What notes are in the Cdim chord?
The C diminished chord has 3 notes: C, Eb and Gb. Its formula is 1–♭3–♭5, counted from the C major scale.
What keys is the Cdim chord in?
Cdim is the vii° chord in Db major. In minor keys it is the ii° chord in Bb minor.
Cdim chord diagram to print or save
Printable Cdim chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · Cdim chord PNG (1200 px)
