Hdim Piano Chord
A tense, unstable chord demanding resolution. Often used as a passing chord between two more stable chords, for example between the I and II degrees.
Recommended voicing
B3 · D4 · F4
Notation for Hdim chord
Other names: H diminished, H dim, H°
Music theory name: diminished triad
Common name: H diminished chord
Intervals and tones in Hdim chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| H | Root |
| D | Minor 3rd |
| F | Diminished 5th |
Inversions
1st inversion
D4 · F4 · B4
2nd inversion
F4 · B4 · D5