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

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

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

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How to Play E° on Mandolin

E°, Emb5, Emo5, Edim, EDiminished

Notes: E, G, B♭

2,5,1,2 (2413)
2,2,1,5 (2314)
2,5,1,5 (2314)
x,2,1,5 (x213)
2,5,1,x (231x)
2,x,1,5 (2x13)

Quick Summary

  • The E° chord contains the notes: E, G, B♭
  • In Open D tuning, there are 6 voicings available
  • Also written as: Emb5, Emo5, E dim, E Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandolin fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E° chord on Mandolin?

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

How do you play E° on Mandolin?

To play E° 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 E° chord?

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

How many ways can you play E° on Mandolin?

In Open D tuning, there are 6 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♭.