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C♯ diminished chord
The C♯dim chord (diminished) is made of the notes C♯, E, G. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 ♭5.
C♯dim
Triads · 3 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C♯ | Unison |
| ♭3 | E | Minor third |
| ♭5 | G | Diminished fifth |
Inversions
- C♯dimC♯ E GRoot position
- C♯dim/EE G C♯First inversion
- C♯dim/GG C♯ ESecond inversion
Which keys it belongs to
C♯dim 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 C♯dim chord?
- The notes are C♯, E, G.
- What is the formula of the C♯dim chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5: minor third, diminished fifth.
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