D#dim Piano Chord

The D#dim chord is a diminished triad built on the root note D#. It contains the notes D#, F#, A.

How to play D#dim

AD#F#D#F#

Press all highlighted keys together. Use any comfortable fingering — for a right-hand triad, thumb on root, middle on 3rd, pinky on 5th is standard.

Chord theory

Root note
D#
Quality
Diminished triad
Notes (intervals)
D# (Root), F# (m3), A (TT)
Number of notes
3

Songs that use the D#dim chord(51 total)

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