Chord · Triads
Edim — E Diminished
Edim is the E diminished chord. It is built on the root E with minor 3rd (G) and diminished 5th (B♭) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 ♭5, sounding the notes E G B♭. On the piano it sits at E (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Edim.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Diminished
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 ♭5
- Notes
- E G B♭
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Edim
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| ♭3 | G | minor 3rd | G4 |
| ♭5 | B♭ | diminished 5th | B♭4 |
Other triads on E
Diminished chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.