Minor ii-V-i
Half-diminished and diminished sounds often set up a dominant chord resolving to minor.
Guitar chord companion
A# Diminished Chord
Learn the A# Diminished chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1A#b3C#b5E
Playable A# Diminished Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 1 2 3 2 x
G shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 6 4 x 6 5 x
E shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: 6 7 8 6 x x
D shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x x 8 9 x 9
C shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x 13 11 x 11 12
Full fretboard map
Every A# 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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Common progressions using A# Diminished
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Passing diminished motion
Use the tension as a connector between more stable harmony.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | A# |
| b3 | b3 | C# |
| b5 | b5 | E |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – b3 – b5