Abdim guitar chord
The Abdim chord (Ab diminished) is built from the notes Ab, Cb and Ebb, formula 1–b3–b5. It appears in A major (as vii°).
- Notes
- Ab Cb Ebb
- Type
- diminished
- Level
- Barre chord
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420404How to play Abdim
The easiest Abdim shape is 420404, starting around fret 2. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Tense and unstable. It usually appears briefly as a passing chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Abdim chord?
Abdim contains Ab, Cb and Ebb. Its formula is 1–b3–b5.
Is Abdim hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 420404.