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D diminished seventh chord
The Ddim7 chord (diminished seventh) is made of the notes D, F, A♭, C♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭♭7.
Ddim7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | Unison |
| ♭3 | F | Minor third |
| ♭5 | A♭ | Diminished fifth |
| ♭♭7 | C♭ | Diminished seventh |
Inversions
- Ddim7D F A♭ C♭Root position
- Ddim7/FF A♭ C♭ DFirst inversion
- Ddim7/A♭A♭ C♭ D FSecond inversion
- Ddim7/C♭C♭ D F A♭Third inversion
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Ddim7 chord?
- The notes are D, F, A♭, C♭.
- What is the formula of the Ddim7 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭♭7: minor third, diminished fifth, diminished seventh.
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