Ddim piano chord
D diminished
- Symbol
- Ddim
- Notes
- D – F – A♭
- Formula
- 1 – ♭3 – ♭5
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 Ddim. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.
How to play Ddim
Press D – F – A♭ together. With the right hand, a common fingering is 1–3–5: thumb on D, middle finger, little finger on top.
Inversions
An inversion puts a different chord tone in the bass. The chord keeps its name; only the lowest note changes.
Practice Ddim until it sticks
ChordWise recognizes Ddim the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.
