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: C#mb5, C#mo5, C# dim, C# Diminished
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How to Play C#° on Piano
C#°, C#mb5, C#mo5, C#dim, C#Diminished
Notes: C♯, E, G
C#°, C#mb5, C#mo5, C#dim, C#Diminished (1st inversion)
Notes: E, G, C♯
C#°, C#mb5, C#mo5, C#dim, C#Diminished (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: C#mb5, C#mo5, 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 C#mb5, C#mo5, C# dim, C# Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♯, E, G.
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