Dbdim7 Guitar Chord | Play, Hear and Practice Interactively
In Dbdim7, also called Db diminished seventh, the notes are Db, Fb, Abb and Cbb: the root, minor third, flat five and diminished seventh.
The lowest voicing starts at fret 2 and the highest reaches fret 12. The pitches of Dbdim7 form the vii chord of D harmonic minor, where the same chord carries another spelling. Fully diminished chords often serve as passing chords between two diatonic chords. It sounds identical to C#dim7, the same pitches written with the other spelling.
The Db whole-half scale contains all four chord tones, which makes it a reliable scale for soloing over Dbdim7. Turn on the note labels in the interactive fretboard at the top to read the name of every note under your fingers.
Db diminished 7th guitar chord is also written as Dbdim7, Db°7 or Dbo7. It is also known as the Db fully diminished seventh chord.
Notes in the Db dim7 chord:
Tones in the Diminished Seventh chord:
Formula: 1 b3 b5 bb7
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Db Dim7 Guitar Chord Diagrams
Position 1 Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the low E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the A string
Position 2 Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string
Position 3 Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the D string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the B string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the high E string
Position 4 Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the A string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the B string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the low E string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the G string
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FAQ
What are the notes of Dbdim7?
Dbdim7 is spelled Db, Fb, Abb and Cbb. These are the root, minor third, flat fifth and diminished seventh. They sound like C#, E, G and Bb.
Is Dbdim7 the same chord as C#dim7?
Yes. Dbdim7 and C#dim7 contain the same four pitches, so they sound identical. C#dim7 avoids double flats, which is why it is often easier to read.
Why does Dbdim7 have two double flats?
Spelling keeps letters in thirds: D, F, A, C. The flat fifth becomes Abb and the diminished seventh becomes Cbb, which sound like G and Bb.
Which scale covers Dbdim7?
The Db whole-half scale includes all four chord tones. It is spelled Db, Eb, Fb, Gb, Abb, Bbb, Bb, C, and has eight notes.
In which key is Dbdim7 a vii chord?
Dbdim7 has the same pitches as the vii chord of D harmonic minor. That key spells it C#dim7, on the raised seventh degree.
How many Dbdim7 voicings does guitar offer?
There are 4 voicings, none using an open string or a barre. The lowest is at fret 2 and the highest at fret 12.
