Ddim piano chord (D diminished)
D – F – A♭
Formula 1 – ♭3 – ♭5
Ddim inversions
An inversion keeps the same notes but puts a different one at the bottom. Use them to move to the next chord with the smallest hand movement.
Root position Ddim
D – F – A♭
1st inversion Ddim/F
F – A♭ – D
2nd inversion Ddim/A♭
A♭ – D – F
Keys that contain Ddim
Other D chords
Ddim chord questions
What notes are in the D diminished chord?
Ddim is D, F, A♭. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – ♭5, counted from the root D.
How do you play Ddim on piano?
With the right hand in root position, play D–F–A♭ using fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb on D). With the left hand, use fingers 5, 3 and 1 from the bottom.
What are the inversions of Ddim?
Root position: D–F–A♭; 1st inversion: F–A♭–D; 2nd inversion: A♭–D–F.
Which keys contain Ddim?
Ddim occurs naturally in C minor (as ii°), E♭ major (as vii°).