A° Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open D Tuning

Short answer: A° is a A Diminished chord with the notes A, C, E♭. In Open D tuning, there are 6 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Amb5, Amo5, A dim, A Diminished

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How to Play A° on Mandolin

A°, Am^b5, Am^o5, Adim, ADiminished

Notes: A, C, E♭

Quick Summary

The A° chord contains the notes: A, C, E♭
In Open D tuning, there are 6 voicings available
Also written as: Amb5, Amo5, A dim, A Diminished
Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandolin fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A° chord on Mandolin?

A° is a A Diminished chord. It contains the notes A, C, E♭. On Mandolin in Open D tuning, there are 6 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A° on Mandolin?

To play A° on in Open D tuning, use one of the 6 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the A° chord?

The A° chord contains the notes: A, C, E♭.

How many ways can you play A° on Mandolin?

In Open D tuning, there are 6 voicings for the A° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A, C, E♭.

What are other names for A°?

A° is also known as Amb5, Amo5, A dim, A Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A, C, E♭.

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