How do you play the C dim chord?

To play the C dim chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: C (Perfect unison), Eb (Minor third) and Gb (Diminished fifth). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the C dim chord.

What notes are in the C dim chord?

The C dim chord consists of 3 notes: C, Eb and Gb. These notes together form the C dim chord.

What intervals make up the C dim chord?

The C dim chord contains the following intervals from its root note (C): C (Perfect unison), Eb (Minor third) and Gb (Diminished fifth).

C dim

The C dim chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), Eb (Minor third) and Gb (Diminished fifth) notes.

How to play the C dim chord

Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add Eb (Minor third) — 3 semitones above C
Add Gb (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C
Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the C dim chord

Related slash chords

Eb m3/C