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

Short answer: D° is a D Diminished chord with the notes D, F, A♭. In Open D tuning, there are 10 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play D° on Mandolin

D°, Dmb5, Dmo5, Ddim, DDiminished

Notes: D, F, A♭

0,6,8,0 (.12.)
0,6,5,3 (.321)
0,3,5,6 (.123)
0,0,8,6 (..21)
0,6,8,6 (.132)
x,0,8,6 (x.21)
0,6,8,x (.12x)
0,6,x,3 (.2x1)
0,3,x,6 (.1x2)
0,x,8,6 (.x21)

Quick Summary

  • The D° chord contains the notes: D, F, A♭
  • In Open D tuning, there are 10 voicings available
  • Also written as: Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandolin fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D° chord on Mandolin?

D° is a D Diminished chord. It contains the notes D, F, A♭. On Mandolin in Open D tuning, there are 10 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D° on Mandolin?

To play D° on in Open D tuning, use one of the 10 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 Mandolin?

In Open D tuning, there are 10 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♭.

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