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C# dim Description

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

Learn 5 positions for this chord

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the B string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

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Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

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