Adim7 Ukulele Chord
Adim7 on ukulele is 2-3-2-3: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string and your little finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast.
- Notes: A, C, Eb and Gb
- Frets: 2 3 2 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Adim7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Diminished 7th
- Also known as
- A diminished seventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 b5 bb7
- Intervals
- A (root), C (minor 3rd), Eb (diminished 5th), Gb (diminished 7th)
- Notes
- A, C, Eb and Gb
- Frets
- 2 3 2 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Adim7 chord
Here is the Adim7 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Put your little finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Adim7?
Not really. 2-3-2-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Adim7 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Adim7 chord?
The Adim7 chord is built from four notes: A, C, Eb and Gb (the root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th and diminished 7th). Diminished chords are tense and dark, usually used as a quick passing chord between two others rather than on their own.
Ukulele songs that use the Adim7 chord
Want to go further?
Once Adim7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try A7, Amaj7, Am and A. Diminished chords work as passing chords, so you will usually slide Adim7 between two others rather than rest on it. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.