Edim7 open chord (012020)
- Fingering
- 012020
- Fingers
- – 1 2 – 3 –
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the E diminished 7th chord
The Edim7 chord is made of E · G · B♭ · D♭. Its formula is 1–♭3–♭5–♭♭7.
| Note | Degree | Interval from E |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| G | ♭3 | minor third |
| B♭ | ♭5 | diminished fifth |
| D♭ | ♭♭7 | diminished seventh |
How to play the Edim7 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the A string.
- Put your second finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.
- Put your third finger on the 2nd fret of the B string.
- Let the low E, G and high E strings ring open.
- Strum all six strings.
That is the open-position shape, 012020. It is rated easy: 3 fingers, 6 strings.
Why your Edim7 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open G and high E strings sit next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or those strings will sound dead.
Edim7 open chord
The open Edim7 chord is 012020. It uses the open low E, G and high E strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Chords related to Edim7
All diminished 7th guitar chords
Edim7 guitar chord questions
How do you play an Edim7 chord on guitar?
Play 012020, 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 - 1 2 - 3 -.
What notes are in the Edim7 chord?
The E diminished 7th chord has 4 notes: E, G, Bb and Db. Its formula is 1–♭3–♭5–♭♭7, counted from the E major scale.
Edim7 chord diagram to print or save
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