What notes are in the C dim7 chord?

The C dim7 chord consists of 4 notes: C, Eb, Gb and Bbb. These notes together form the C dim7 chord.

What intervals make up the C dim7 chord?

The C dim7 chord contains the following intervals from its root note (C): C (Perfect unison), Eb (Minor third), Gb (Diminished fifth) and Bbb (Major sixth).

C dim7

Q: How do you play the C dim7 chord?

To play the C dim7 chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: C (Perfect unison), Eb (Minor third), Gb (Diminished fifth) and Bbb (Major sixth). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the C dim7 chord.

The C dim7 chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), Eb (Minor third), Gb (Diminished fifth) and Bbb (Major sixth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a C dim7 chord

How to play the C dim7 chord

Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add Eb (Minor third) — 3 semitones above C
Add Gb (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C
Add Bbb (Major sixth) — 9 semitones above C
Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the C dim7 chord

Related chords with different root

D# dim7
F# dim7
A dim7

Related slash chords

D# dim/B#