Edim7 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
E4 · G4 · Bb4 · C#5
Notation for Edim7 chord
Other names: E diminished 7th, E dim7, E°7
Music theory name: diminished seventh chord
Common name: E diminished seventh chord
Intervals and tones in Edim7 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E | Root |
| G | Minor 3rd |
| B | Diminished 5th |
| C# | Diminished 7th |
Inversions
1st inversion
G4 · Bb4 · C#5 · E5
2nd inversion
Bb4 · C#5 · E5 · G5