A° Piano Chord — Chart, Notes and Inversions
Short answer: A° is a A Diminished chord containing the notes A, C, E♭. It has 3 inversions. Use the diagrams below to learn each voicing on the keyboard.
Also known as: Amb5, Amo5, A dim, A Diminished
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How to Play A° on Piano
A°, Amb5, Amo5, Adim, ADiminished
Notes: A, C, E♭
A°, Amb5, Amo5, Adim, ADiminished (1st inversion)
Notes: C, E♭, A
A°, Amb5, Amo5, Adim, ADiminished (2nd inversion)
Notes: E♭, A, C
Quick Summary
- The A° chord contains the notes: A, C, E♭
- It has 3 inversions, each rearranging the same notes
- Also written as: Amb5, Amo5, A dim, A Diminished
- Use the keyboard diagrams above to see exact finger positions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the A° chord on piano?
A° is a A Diminished chord. It contains the notes A, C, E♭. On piano, play these notes simultaneously to sound the chord.
How do you play A° on piano?
To play A° on piano, press the keys A, C, E♭ together. The root position uses these exact notes. There are 3 inversions available, each rearranging the same notes in a different order.
What notes are in the A° chord?
The A° chord contains the notes: A, C, E♭.
What are the inversions of A°?
A° has 3 inversions. Each inversion rearranges the notes so a different note is at the bottom. The root position starts with the root note, the first inversion moves it to the top, and so on.
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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