C° Piano Chord — Chart, Notes and Inversions
Short answer: C° is a C Diminished chord containing the notes C, E♭, G♭. It has 3 inversions. Use the diagrams below to learn each voicing on the keyboard.
Also known as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished
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How to Play C° on Piano
C°, Cmb5, Cmo5, Cdim, CDiminished
Notes: C, E♭, G♭
C°, Cmb5, Cmo5, Cdim, CDiminished (1st inversion)
Notes: E♭, G♭, C
C°, Cmb5, Cmo5, Cdim, CDiminished (2nd inversion)
Notes: G♭, C, E♭
Quick Summary
- The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭
- It has 3 inversions, each rearranging the same notes
- Also written as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished
- Use the keyboard diagrams above to see exact finger positions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the C° chord on piano?
C° is a C Diminished chord. It contains the notes C, E♭, G♭. On piano, play these notes simultaneously to sound the chord.
How do you play C° on piano?
To play C° on piano, press the keys C, E♭, G♭ 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 C° chord?
The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭.
What are the inversions of C°?
C° 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 C°?
C° is also known as Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E♭, G♭.
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