E° Dobro Chord — Chart and Tabs in open E country Tuning

Short answer: E° is a E Diminished chord with the notes E, G, B♭. In open E country tuning, there are 12 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Emb5, Emo5, E dim, E Diminished

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How to Play E° on Dobro

E°, Emb5, Emo5, Edim, EDiminished

Notes: E, G, B♭

x,8,6,x,5,0 (x32x1.)
x,5,6,x,8,0 (x12x3.)
x,5,0,x,8,6 (x1.x32)
x,8,0,x,5,6 (x3.x12)
6,8,x,x,5,0 (23xx1.)
6,8,0,x,5,x (23.x1x)
0,8,6,x,5,x (.32x1x)
6,5,0,x,8,x (21.x3x)
0,5,6,x,8,x (.12x3x)
6,5,x,x,8,0 (21xx3.)
0,8,x,x,5,6 (.3xx12)
0,5,x,x,8,6 (.1xx32)

Quick Summary

  • The E° chord contains the notes: E, G, B♭
  • In open E country tuning, there are 12 voicings available
  • Also written as: Emb5, Emo5, E dim, E Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Dobro fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E° chord on Dobro?

E° is a E Diminished chord. It contains the notes E, G, B♭. On Dobro in open E country tuning, there are 12 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E° on Dobro?

To play E° on in open E country tuning, use one of the 12 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the E° chord?

The E° chord contains the notes: E, G, B♭.

How many ways can you play E° on Dobro?

In open E country tuning, there are 12 voicings for the E° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: E, G, B♭.

What are other names for E°?

E° is also known as Emb5, Emo5, E dim, E Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E, G, B♭.

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