root position: Edim7
E – G – B♭ – D♭
Edim7 Piano Chord
The E diminished 7 chord (Edim7) is made of the notes E, G, B♭ and D♭. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – ♭5 – 𝄫7.
Notes in Edim7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| G | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| B♭ | ♭5 | diminished 5th |
| D♭ | 𝄫7 | diminished 7th |
How to play Edim7 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).
Edim7 inversions
1st inversion: Edim7/G
G – B♭ – D♭ – E
2nd inversion: Edim7/Bb
B♭ – D♭ – E – G
3rd inversion: Edim7/Db
D♭ – E – G – B♭
Other names for Edim7
Edim7 is also written as E°7.
Keys that contain Edim7
Edim7 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.