D° 7-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop B Tuning

Short answer: D° is a D Diminished chord with the notes D, F, A♭. In Drop B tuning, there are 16 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished

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How to Play D° on 7-String Guitar

D°, Dmb5, Dmo5, Ddim, DDiminished

Notes: D, F, A♭

x,x,9,x,9,x,8 (xx2x3x1)
x,x,9,10,x,x,11 (xx12xx3)
x,8,9,x,9,x,x (x12x3xx)
x,11,9,10,x,x,x (x312xxx)
x,8,9,x,x,x,11 (x12xxx3)
x,11,9,x,x,x,8 (x32xxx1)
9,8,6,x,x,x,x (321xxxx)
6,8,9,x,x,x,x (123xxxx)
9,8,x,x,9,x,x (21xx3xx)
9,11,x,10,x,x,x (13x2xxx)
9,x,x,x,9,x,8 (2xxx3x1)
9,x,6,x,x,x,8 (3x1xxx2)
9,x,x,10,x,x,11 (1xx2xx3)
6,x,9,x,x,x,8 (1x3xxx2)
9,11,x,x,x,x,8 (23xxxx1)
9,8,x,x,x,x,11 (21xxxx3)

Quick Summary

  • The D° chord contains the notes: D, F, A♭
  • In Drop B tuning, there are 16 voicings available
  • Also written as: Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 7-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D° chord on 7-String Guitar?

D° is a D Diminished chord. It contains the notes D, F, A♭. On 7-String Guitar in Drop B tuning, there are 16 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D° on 7-String Guitar?

To play D° on in Drop B tuning, use one of the 16 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the D° chord?

The D° chord contains the notes: D, F, A♭.

How many ways can you play D° on 7-String Guitar?

In Drop B tuning, there are 16 voicings for the D° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: D, F, A♭.

What are other names for D°?

D° is also known as Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: D, F, A♭.

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