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D diminished chord
The Ddim chord (diminished) is made of the notes D, F, A♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 ♭5.
Ddim
Triads · 3 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | Unison |
| ♭3 | F | Minor third |
| ♭5 | A♭ | Diminished fifth |
Inversions
- DdimD F A♭Root position
- Ddim/FF A♭ DFirst inversion
- Ddim/A♭A♭ D FSecond inversion
Which keys it belongs to
Ddim 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 Ddim chord?
- The notes are D, F, A♭.
- What is the formula of the Ddim chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5: minor third, diminished fifth.
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