Guitar Cdim chord diagram
Cdim 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 Cdim, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Cdim, follow these steps: Place index finger on D string fret 1. Place middle finger on B string fret 1. Place ring finger on E string fret 2. Place pinky on A string fret 3.
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.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- C - D# - F#
- Intervals
- 1 - b3 - b5
- Chord Type
- Diminished — tense and unstable
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Cdim on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Cdim chord diagram2-3-1-x-1-2
Guitar Cdim chord diagram2-3-4-5-4-2
Guitar Cdim chord diagram2-x-1-x-1-2
Guitar Cdim chord diagram2-3-4-x-4-2
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Cdim, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Cdim → G#m/C | A♭m/C chord transition
To move from Cdim to G#m/C | A♭m/C, follow these steps:
- While playing Cdim, lift your ring finger from E string fret 2.
- 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.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 3.
2. Cdim → Adim chord transition
To move from Cdim to Adim, follow these steps:
- While playing Cdim, lift your pinky from A string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on B string fret 1.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
3. Cdim → Am/D# | Am/E♭ chord transition
To move from Cdim to Am/D# | Am/E♭, follow these steps:
- While playing Cdim, lift your pinky from A string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on B string fret 1.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
4. Cdim → C#m/D# | D♭m/E♭ | C#m/E♭ chord transition
To move from Cdim to C#m/D# | D♭m/E♭ | C#m/E♭, follow these steps:
- While playing Cdim, lift your pinky from A string fret 3.
- 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 E string fret 2 to B string fret 2.
5. Cdim → Cm/C# chord transition
To move from Cdim to Cm/C#, follow these steps:
- While playing Cdim, lift your ring finger from E string fret 2.
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on B string fret 1.
- Slide your pinky on A string from fret 3 to fret 4.
6. Cdim → Eaug chord transition
To move from Cdim to Eaug, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on B string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 3.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Cdim across songs on this site.
1. Cdim → C chord transition
To move from Cdim to C, follow these steps:
- While playing Cdim, lift your pinky from A string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 1 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Cdim use the transition to C at 53.8%. You can practice this transition in 2 different songs.
2. Cdim → Am7 chord transition
To move from Cdim to Am7, follow these steps:
- While playing Cdim, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 1 to D string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Cdim use the transition to Am7 at 15.4%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
3. Cdim → Em7 chord transition
To move from Cdim to Em7, follow these steps:
- While playing Cdim, first lift your index finger, ring finger, and pinky.
- Lift your middle finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Cdim use the transition to Em7 at 15.4%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
4. Cdim → G chord transition
To move from Cdim to G, follow these steps:
- While playing Cdim, lift your pinky from A string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 1 to E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 2 to fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Cdim use the transition to G at 15.4%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
Compatible Scales
These scales include Cdim and highlight the companion chords that fit the same key.
Songs Using Cdim Chord
Popular songs that feature the Cdim chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cdim easy to play on Guitar?
Guitar Cdim is generally intermediate. It spans 3 frets. Consistent practice helps the shape feel natural.
What is the easiest way to play Cdim?
There is a simpler alternative for Cdim on Guitar. The alternative voicing uses fingering 2-3-4-x-4-2. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.
What chords transition well from Cdim on Guitar?
Guitar Cdim commonly moves to C and Am7. Based on our catalog data, Cdim to C is recorded 7 times, appears in 2 songs, and represents 53.8% of outgoing Cdim transitions. Cdim to Am7 is recorded 2 times, appears in 1 songs, and represents 15.4%.
What songs use the Cdim chord?
Martin and Lewis - Side By Side Chords is one of 1 songs that use the Cdim chord.