Hdim7 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
B3 · D4 · F4 · Ab4
Notation for Hdim7 chord
Other names: H diminished 7th, H dim7, H°7
Music theory name: diminished seventh chord
Common name: H diminished seventh chord
Intervals and tones in Hdim7 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| H | Root |
| D | Minor 3rd |
| F | Diminished 5th |
| Ab | Diminished 7th |
Inversions
1st inversion
D4 · F4 · Ab4 · B4
2nd inversion
F4 · Ab4 · B4 · D5