Guitar Adim chord diagram
Adim is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 1 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Adim, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Adim, follow these steps: Place index finger on D string fret 1. Place middle finger on B string fret 1. Place ring finger on G string fret 2.
Tips
- Place D string with your index finger and B string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On D string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Mute unused strings to avoid unwanted ringing.
- To play Adim cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (D string, G string, and B string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- A - C - D#
- Intervals
- 1 - b3 - b5
- Chord Type
- Diminished — tense and unstable
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Adim on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Adim chord diagram5-3-x-5-4-5
Guitar Adim chord diagram5-6-7-5-4-5
Guitar Adim chord diagramx-3-1-2-1-x
Guitar Adim chord diagram5-3-x-2-4-5
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Adim, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Adim → Am/D# | Am/E♭ chord transition
To move from Adim to Am/D# | Am/E♭, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on G string fret 2.
2. Adim → C#m/D# | D♭m/E♭ | C#m/E♭ chord transition
To move from Adim to C#m/D# | D♭m/E♭ | C#m/E♭, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to B string fret 2.
3. Adim → Emaj7 chord transition
To move from Adim to Emaj7, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
4. Adim → Ddim chord transition
To move from Adim to Ddim, follow these steps:
- While playing Adim, lift your ring finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 1 to E string fret 1.
5. Adim → Em/D# | Em/E♭ chord transition
To move from Adim to Em/D# | Em/E♭, follow these steps:
- While playing Adim, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
6. Adim → Am/A# | Am/B♭ chord transition
To move from Adim to Am/A# | Am/B♭, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on B string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Place pinky on G string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Adim across songs on this site.
1. Adim → E7 chord transition
To move from Adim to E7, follow these steps:
- While playing Adim, lift your ring finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 1 to A string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Adim use the transition to E7 at 75%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
2. Adim → Em7 chord transition
To move from Adim to Em7, follow these steps:
- While playing Adim, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Adim use the transition to Em7 at 25%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
Compatible Scales
These scales include Adim and highlight the companion chords that fit the same key.
Songs Using Adim Chord
Popular songs that feature the Adim chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is the Adim chord on Guitar?
Guitar Adim is easy to start with. The shape covers 2 frets. Short daily repetitions will make transitions smoother.
Is there a simpler voicing for Adim?
You can try an easier Guitar voicing for Adim. The alternative voicing uses fingering 5-3-x-2-4-5. Use this shape first, then return to the full form as control improves.
What are the most common chord changes from Adim on Guitar?
Guitar progressions often pair Adim with E7 and Em7. Based on our catalog data, Adim -> E7 is tracked 12 times across 1 songs (75% share), while Adim -> Em7 appears 4 times across 1 songs (25% share).
Can you name songs that feature Adim?
In our catalog, Lonnie Donegan - Lost John Chords is one of 1 songs that include the Adim chord.