Minor ii-V-i
Half-diminished and diminished sounds often set up a dominant chord resolving to minor.
Guitar chord companion
D Half-Diminished Chord
Learn the D Half-Diminished chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Db3Fb5Abb7C
Playable D Half-Diminished Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
D shape, open position
Low to high strings: x x 0 1 1 1
C shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 5 6 5 6 x
A shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 5 6 5 6 x
G shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: 10 8 x 10 9 8
E shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 10 11 10 10 x x
Full fretboard map
Every D Half-Diminished Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Common progressions using D Half-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 | D |
| b3 | b3 | F |
| b5 | b5 | Ab |
| b7 | b7 | C |
Formula
R – b3 – b5 – b7