root position: Edim
E – G – B♭ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Edim Piano Chord
The E diminished chord (Edim) is made of the notes E, G and B♭. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – ♭5.
Notes in Edim
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| G | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| B♭ | ♭5 | diminished 5th |
How to play Edim 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).
Edim inversions
1st inversion: Edim/G
G – B♭ – E · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Edim/Bb
B♭ – E – G · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Edim
Edim is also written as E°, Emb5, Em♭5.