Guitar chord · Very easy
E diminished chord (Edim) — guitar chord chart
Edim is a diminished chord built on E. Its notes are E, G, B♭. Two stacked minor 3rds make the diminished triad tense and unstable; it usually passes quickly to the next chord.
Edim chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play Edim
- Index (1) on the 5th string, fret 1 (B♭).
- Middle (2) on the 4th string, fret 2 (E).
- Let strings 6, 3 ring open.
- Strum from the 6th string down; don’t play strings 2, 1.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
Once the open shape is comfortable, try the barre version at fret 7: same chord, higher voice, and a shape you can move all over the neck.
Notes in Edim
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root |
| ♭3 | G | minor 3rd |
| ♭5 | B♭ | diminished 5th |
Progressions with Edim
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Edim chord?
- Edim (E diminished) has 3 notes: E, G, B♭.
- Is Edim hard to play?
- No — the open-position shape needs no barre, so it’s a good beginner chord.
- What’s the difference between Edim and E?
- E is E G♯ B. Two stacked minor 3rds make the diminished triad tense and unstable; it usually passes quickly to the next chord.