How do you play the C dim7 chord?

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

What notes are in the C dim7 chord?

The C dim7 chord consists of 4 notes: C, D#, F# and A. 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), D# (Minor third), F# (Diminished fifth) and A (Major sixth).

C dim7

The C dim7 chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), D# (Minor third), F# (Diminished fifth) and A (Major sixth) notes.

How to play the C dim7 chord

Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add D# (Minor third) — 3 semitones above C
Add F# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C
Add A (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/C