Minor ii-V-i
Half-diminished and diminished sounds often set up a dominant chord resolving to minor.
Guitar chord companion
E Diminished Chord
Learn the E Diminished chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Eb3Gb5Bb
Playable E Diminished Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
E shape, open position
Low to high strings: 0 1 2 0 x x
D shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: x x 2 3 x 3
C shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 7 5 x 5 6
A shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x 7 8 9 8 x
G shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 12 10 x 12 11 x
Full fretboard map
Every E Diminished Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using E Diminished
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
Passing diminished motion
Use the tension as a connector between more stable harmony.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | E |
| b3 | m3 | G |
| b5 | d5 | Bb |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – b3 – b5
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.