Chord

C♯dim chord

C♯dim is a diminished chord with the notes C♯, E, G. The same chord spelled from D♭ is D♭dim.

C♯1

E♭3

G♭5

Intervals

Note	Interval	Semitones
C♯	root	0
E	minor 3rd	3
G	diminished 5th	6

Inversions

Root position	C♯ – E – G
1st inversion	E – G – C♯ (C♯dim/E)
2nd inversion	G – C♯ – E (C♯dim/G)

Keys that contain C♯dim

vii° in D major ii° in B minor

Related chords

D♭D♭7 D♭maj7 D♭6 D♭add9 D♭sus4

How to build a diminished chord

A diminished triad stacks two minor 3rds: root, minor 3rd and diminished 5th. It appears on the 7th degree of major keys and usually leads strongly to the next chord.

Look up any other chord with the Scale & Chord Finder.