Chord dictionary

C dim7 Chord

C dim7 has 4 notes: C · Eb · Gb · Bbb

Position 1
EADGBExx1324
Position 2
EADGBE11x234
Position 3
7frEADGBE112x3x
Position 4
10frEADGBE11xx34

C dim7

Symbol: Cdim7

Notes: C, Eb, Gb, Bbb

Type: Diminished 7th

Variations: 4 positions shown

Related chords

See if you like these chords in C, or diminished 7th chords in other keys:

Diminished 7th chords in other keys

C#dim7Ddim7

Notes and intervals in C dim7 chord

Good idea to know the intervals:

NoteIntervalFunction
C1PRoot
Eb3mMinor 3rd
Gb5dDiminished 5th
Bbb7d7d

The root (C) is the core. Other notes stack on top to create the diminished 7th tonality.

How to play C dim7

Play each string individually first, each note should ring clearly. Then try strumming.

For barre chords, use your index finger to press down all strings at one fret (works as a movable capo), while your other fingers form the shape. This can be hard, but you'll get there!

Questions about the Cdim7 chord

What notes are in C dim7 chord?

C dim7 chord contains the notes C, Eb, Gb, Bbb. You play them together to get diminished 7th sound. You can also play the same note over different strings to get fuller sounds.

How do you play C dim7 on guitar?

Find Cdim7 on the fretboard by locating the root note (C) and applying the diminished 7th shape. The diminished 7th chord formula is: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th, 7d.

What does C dim7 chord sound like?

C dim7 has a complex quality. It's commonly used in many genres music.