root position: Ddim
D – F – A♭ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Ddim Piano Chord
The D diminished chord (Ddim) is made of the notes D, F and A♭. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – ♭5.
Notes in Ddim
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| F | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| A♭ | ♭5 | diminished 5th |
How to play Ddim on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Ddim inversions
1st inversion: Ddim/F
F – A♭ – D · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Ddim/Ab
A♭ – D – F · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Ddim
Ddim is also written as D°, Dmb5, Dm♭5.