Edim
notes
The chord Edim is made up of these notes:
E
G
A#
play
strum
The E diminished chord (edim) brings a touch of tension and intrigue to music with its intriguing blend of notes: E, G, and A#. Built from a root, a flattened third, and a flattened fifth, this chord has a slightly unsettling sound that can add drama or suspense to a piece. You'll often find it in classical music, as well as in jazz and some styles of rock, where musicians use it to create anticipation or to pivot stylishly to a more stable chord. In a song, edim can serve as a unique surprise or a creative way to shift the mood, often leading the listener's ear somewhere unexpected.
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
G3
A#3
E4
Inversion 2
A#3
E4
G4