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C# Diminished

C# · E · G

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CC#DEbEFF#GG#ABbB
MajorMinorDominant 7th
Minor 7thDiminished
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About the C#dim chord

To play C# diminished, use the first shape above. Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string and your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the A string. Leave the G and E strings open. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

Root

C#

Quality

Diminished

Notes

C# · E · G

How the C#dim chord works

C#

Root(1)

The home note. It gives the chord its name.

E

Minor third(♭3)

The defining minor interval above the root.

G

Diminished fifth(♭5)

A lowered fifth that adds harmonic tension.

Practice with this chord

The best way to learn a chord is to use it. Try C#dim in these common progressions:

Minor 4Minor UpbeatWonderwallAndalusian Cadence (Major)

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Frequently asked questions

How do you play C#dim on ukulele?

Use the first shape shown above. Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string and your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the A string. Leave the G and E strings open. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

What notes are in C#dim?

C# diminished contains three notes: C#, E, and G — the root, minor third, and diminished fifth.

What makes C#dim a diminished chord?

The G forms a diminished fifth above C#; with the minor third, it defines a diminished chord.

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