Chord · Triads
Ddim — D Diminished
Ddim is the D diminished chord. It is built on the root D with minor 3rd (F) and diminished 5th (A♭) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 ♭5, sounding the notes D F A♭. On the piano it sits at D (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Ddim.
- Root
- D
- Quality
- Diminished
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 ♭5
- Notes
- D F A♭
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Ddim
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | root | D4 |
| ♭3 | F | minor 3rd | F4 |
| ♭5 | A♭ | diminished 5th | A♭4 |
Other triads on D
Diminished chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.