Cdim7
notes
The chord Cdim7 is made up of these notes:
C
D#
F#
A
play
strum
Meet the C diminished seventh chord (cdim7), a fascinating and slightly eerie-sounding chord that features the notes C, D#, F#, and A. This chord is built on a series of minor thirds, which gives it a sense of tension and unresolved mystery, making it a staple in genres like classical, jazz, and even film scores. You’ll often find it used to create suspense or as a way to transition between more stable chords in a progression. In a song, cdim7 can add a touch of drama or be the perfect setup for a grand, resolving chord, bringing a unique flavour to the music.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
D#3
F#3
A3
C4
Inversion 2
F#3
A3
C4
D#4
Inversion 3
A3
C4
D#4
F#4