Cdim7 piano chord
C diminished seventh
- Symbol
- Cdim7
- Notes
- C – E♭ – G♭ – B𝄫
- Formula
- 1 – ♭3 – ♭5 – 𝄫7
On a computer you can also use the keys A W S E D F T G Y H U J K.
The keyboard below is loaded with Cdim7. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.
How to play Cdim7
Press C – E♭ – G♭ – B𝄫 together. With the right hand, try 1–2–3–5, or play the root with the left hand and the other notes with the right.
Inversions
An inversion puts a different chord tone in the bass. The chord keeps its name; only the lowest note changes.
Practice Cdim7 until it sticks
ChordWise recognizes Cdim7 the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.
