D° Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop C# / D# Tuning

Short answer: D° is a D Diminished chord with the notes D, F, A♭. In Drop C# / D# tuning, there are 4 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished

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How to Play D° on Guitar

D°, Dmb5, Dmo5, Ddim, DDiminished

Notes: D, F, A♭

x,x,1,2,4,2 (xx1243)
x,x,1,2,x,2 (xx12x3)
1,x,x,2,4,2 (1xx243)
1,x,x,2,x,2 (1xx2x3)

Quick Summary

  • The D° chord contains the notes: D, F, A♭
  • In Drop C# / D# tuning, there are 4 voicings available
  • Also written as: Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D° chord on Guitar?

D° is a D Diminished chord. It contains the notes D, F, A♭. On Guitar in Drop C# / D# tuning, there are 4 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D° on Guitar?

To play D° on in Drop C# / D# tuning, use one of the 4 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the D° chord?

The D° chord contains the notes: D, F, A♭.

How many ways can you play D° on Guitar?

In Drop C# / D# tuning, there are 4 voicings for the D° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: D, F, A♭.

What are other names for D°?

D° is also known as Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: D, F, A♭.