A° Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard Tuning

Short answer: A° is a A Diminished chord with the notes A, C, E♭. In Standard tuning, there are 4 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

How to Play A° on Mandolin

A°, Amb5, Amo5, Adim, ADiminished

Notes: A, C, E♭

2,1,3,5 (2134)
x,7,6,8 (x213)
x,10,0,11 (x1.2)
2,1,3,x (213x)

Quick Summary

  • The A° chord contains the notes: A, C, E♭
  • In Standard tuning, there are 4 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 Standard tuning, there are 4 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A° on Mandolin?

To play A° on in Standard 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 A° chord?

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

How many ways can you play A° on Mandolin?

In Standard tuning, there are 4 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♭.