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A diminished chord
The Adim chord (diminished) is made of the notes A, C, E♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 ♭5.
Adim
Triads · 3 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Unison |
| ♭3 | C | Minor third |
| ♭5 | E♭ | Diminished fifth |
Inversions
- AdimA C E♭Root position
- Adim/CC E♭ AFirst inversion
- Adim/E♭E♭ A CSecond inversion
Which keys it belongs to
Adim is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Adim chord?
- The notes are A, C, E♭.
- What is the formula of the Adim chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5: minor third, diminished fifth.
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