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E diminished chord

The Edim chord (diminished) is made of the notes E, G, B♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 ♭5.

Edim

Triads · 3 notes

Note names

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How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1EUnison
♭3GMinor third
♭5B♭Diminished fifth

Inversions

  • EdimE G B♭Root position
  • Edim/GG B♭ EFirst inversion
  • Edim/B♭B♭ E GSecond inversion

Which keys it belongs to

Edim 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 Edim chord?
The notes are E, G, B♭.
What is the formula of the Edim chord?
The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5: minor third, diminished fifth.

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