Dbdim7 Ukulele Chord
Dbdim7 on ukulele is 0-1-0-1: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string, your ring finger on the 1st fret of the A string and leave the g and E strings open. It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first. You will also see it written as C#dim7, C sharp diminished seventh.
- Notes: Db, E, G and Bb
- Frets: 0 1 0 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Dbdim7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Diminished 7th
- Also known as
- C#dim7, or Db diminished seventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 b5 bb7
- Intervals
- Db (root), E (minor 3rd), G (diminished 5th), Bb (diminished 7th)
- Notes
- Db, E, G and Bb
- Frets
- 0 1 0 1
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Dbdim7 chord
Here is the Dbdim7 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string.
- Put your ring finger on the 1st fret of the A string.
- Leave the g and E strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Dbdim7?
Not really. 0-1-0-1 is already the simplest playable shape for Dbdim7 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 Dbdim7 chord?
The Dbdim7 chord is built from four notes: Db, E, G and Bb (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 Dbdim7 chord
Want to go further?
Once Dbdim7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Db7, Dbmaj7, Dbm and Db. Diminished chords work as passing chords, so you will usually slide Dbdim7 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.