E° Piano Chord — Chart, Notes and Inversions
Short answer: E° is a E Diminished chord containing the notes E, G, B♭. It has 3 inversions. Use the diagrams below to learn each voicing on the keyboard.
Also known as: Emb5, Emo5, E dim, E Diminished
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How to Play E° on Piano
E°, Emb5, Emo5, Edim, EDiminished
Notes: E, G, B♭
E°, Emb5, Emo5, Edim, EDiminished (1st inversion)
Notes: G, B♭, E
E°, Emb5, Emo5, Edim, EDiminished (2nd inversion)
Notes: B♭, E, G
Quick Summary
- The E° chord contains the notes: E, G, B♭
- It has 3 inversions, each rearranging the same notes
- Also written as: Emb5, Emo5, E dim, E Diminished
- Use the keyboard diagrams above to see exact finger positions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the E° chord on piano?
E° is a E Diminished chord. It contains the notes E, G, B♭. On piano, play these notes simultaneously to sound the chord.
How do you play E° on piano?
To play E° on piano, press the keys E, G, B♭ 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 E° chord?
The E° chord contains the notes: E, G, B♭.
What are the inversions of E°?
E° 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 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♭.
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