Cdim chord on Piano, Guitar, and Ukulele

The C diminished chord (abbreviated "Cdim chord") is a triad consisting of the notes C, E♭, and G♭. The chord is formed by lowering the fifth of a C minor chord a half step.

Name

C diminished chord

Synonym

C diminished triad

Notes

C E♭ G♭

Intervals

1 ♭3 ♭5

Chord symbol

C^o

Alternative symbols

C^dim Cm^(b5) Cm^b5

Type

triad (three-note chord)

Cdim chord

Cdim chord on piano

Cdim chord on guitar

Cdim chord on ukulele

Cdim chord on the staff