Root on E string
C#dim chord tones around the E-string root.
Bass chord companion
C# Diminished Chord
Learn the C# Diminished chord on bass with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1C#b3Eb5G
Bass chord-tone boxes
Bass lines usually imply this chord with arpeggios and target tones. Start with root-on-E and root-on-A boxes.
Root on A string
C#dim chord tones around the A-string root.
Full fretboard map
Every C# 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.
Common progressions using C# Diminished
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Minor ii-V-i
Half-diminished and diminished sounds often set up a dominant chord resolving to minor.
Passing diminished motion
Use the tension as a connector between more stable harmony.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | C# |
| b3 | b3 | E |
| b5 | b5 | G |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – b3 – b5