root position: Ddim7
D – F – A♭ – C♭
Ddim7 Piano Chord
The D diminished 7 chord (Ddim7) is made of the notes D, F, A♭ and C♭. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – ♭5 – 𝄫7.
Notes in Ddim7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| F | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| A♭ | ♭5 | diminished 5th |
| C♭ | 𝄫7 | diminished 7th |
How to play Ddim7 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Ddim7 inversions
1st inversion: Ddim7/F
F – A♭ – C♭ – D
2nd inversion: Ddim7/Ab
A♭ – C♭ – D – F
3rd inversion: Ddim7/Cb
C♭ – D – F – A♭
Other names for Ddim7
Ddim7 is also written as D°7.
Keys that contain Ddim7
Ddim7 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.