Adim7 guitar chord
The Adim7 chord (A diminished 7th) is built from the notes A, C, Eb and Gb, formula 1–b3–b5–bb7.
- Notes
- A C Eb Gb
- Type
- diminished 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 4
x01212How to play Adim7
The easiest Adim7 shape is x01212, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Dramatic and symmetrical. The same shape repeats every three frets.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Adim7 chord?
Adim7 contains A, C, Eb and Gb. Its formula is 1–b3–b5–bb7.
Is Adim7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x01212.
What can I play instead of Adim7?
Adim is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Adim7 is too hard or too busy.