C#dim Guitar Chord | How To Create and Play the C# Diminished chord

This chord is made up of the Root, Minor Third, and diminished Fifth
The C#dim chord is known as:
- C# Diminished
- C# Dim
- C# Diminished Triad
- C# Ø
- C#dim
The notes of the C# Diminished chord are C#, E, and G
C# dim chord Notes:
C#EG
Chord formula for the Diminished chord:
C# Diminished Guitar Chord Shapes
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Position 1
Movable

Position 2
Open

Position 3
Movable

Position 4
Movable

Position 5
BarreMovable

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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C dim | D dim | E dim | F dim | G dim | A dim | B dim | C#dim | D#dim | F#dim | G#dim | A#dim
Create your C# dim chord shapes
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!