Ebdim Guitar Chord
Eb diminished is a three-note chord built from Eb, Gb, A — the root, minor third, and diminished fifth. Its tense, unstable sound creates a strong pull toward resolution. It appears naturally as the leading-tone chord in the key of E Major, resolving up by a half step to the tonic.
4 ways to play Ebdim
Notes in the Eb Diminished Chord
The Eb Diminished chord is built from 3 notes: Eb, Gb, A. It is a diminished chord — built from a root, minor third (3 semitones), and diminished fifth (6 semitones) — the interval of a tritone. On guitar, these notes are voiced across multiple strings simultaneously to create the full chord sound. Depending on the voicing, some notes may be doubled in different octaves to fill out the sound.
Keys That Contain Eb Diminished
Eb Diminished appears as a diatonic chord in these major keys:
Common Chord Progressions with Ebdim
Eb Diminished appears in many common progressions. Here are the most-used patterns when Ebdim is the tonic chord:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Eb Diminished chord?
The Eb Diminished chord is made up of Eb, Gb, A. These 3 notes form a triad (three-note chord structure).
What key is the Eb Diminished chord in?
Eb Diminished naturally appears in the keys of E Major. It can also appear in other contexts as a borrowed chord or secondary chord.
How do I play the Ebdim chord on guitar?
Place your fingers on the guitar fretboard according to the diagram above. The numbered dots show finger placement (1 = index, 2 = middle, 3 = ring, 4 = pinky), "O" means play the string open, and "X" means mute that string.
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