Ddim7 Piano Chord
A symmetrical chord built from three stacked minor thirds — any note can theoretically serve as the root. Common in jazz, classical and film music for dramatic tension.
Recommended voicing
D4 · F4 · Ab4 · B4
Notation for Ddim7 chord
Other names: D diminished 7th, D dim7, D°7
Music theory name: diminished seventh chord
Common name: D diminished seventh chord
Intervals and tones in Ddim7 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| D | Root |
| F | Minor 3rd |
| Ab | Diminished 5th |
| H | Diminished 7th |
Inversions
1st inversion
F4 · Ab4 · B4 · D5
2nd inversion
Ab4 · B4 · D5 · F5