Cdim Ukulele 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 chords.
Strings
5–3–2–3
Other names for the Cdim chord
Other names: C diminished, C°
Music theory name: diminished triad
Common name: C diminished chord
Notes and intervals in the Cdim chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C | Root |
| Eb | Minor 3rd |
| Gb | Diminished 5th |
All variations
Fret 2
5–3–2–3
Fret 5
5–6–8–6
Fret 6
8–6–8–6
Fret 9
11–12–11–9