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E diminished seventh chord
The Edim7 chord (diminished seventh) is made of the notes E, G, B♭, D♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭♭7.
Edim7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | Unison |
| ♭3 | G | Minor third |
| ♭5 | B♭ | Diminished fifth |
| ♭♭7 | D♭ | Diminished seventh |
Inversions
- Edim7E G B♭ D♭Root position
- Edim7/GG B♭ D♭ EFirst inversion
- Edim7/B♭B♭ D♭ E GSecond inversion
- Edim7/D♭D♭ E G B♭Third inversion
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Edim7 chord?
- The notes are E, G, B♭, D♭.
- What is the formula of the Edim7 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭♭7: minor third, diminished fifth, diminished seventh.
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