Adim guitar chord (A Diminished)

Symbols: dim, °

Steps: 1-b3-b5

Notes: A-C-Eb

The A diminished chord brings a sense of tension and unease to your music. Comprising the notes A, C and Eb (root, minor third, and diminished fifth), this chord is often used for dramatic transitions or darker harmonies. Its dissonant quality adds mystery and complexity to compositions. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "A dim" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
Adim guitar chord - variation 1
  • Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 1st fret
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret using your index finger
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2
Adim guitar chord - variation 2
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 5th fret, covering the 3rd to the 6th strings
  • With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 6th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 3rd string

Variation 3
Adim guitar chord - variation 3
  • Press the B (2nd) string on the 13th fret with your ring finger
  • With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret
  • Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • Use your index finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 12th fret
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Other A Chords

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