Edim7
E Diminished 7th — perfectly symmetrical stacked minor thirds — the ultimate passing chord, able to resolve almost anywhere.
The keys
E – G – B♭ – D♭
What's inside Edim7
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E | Root | 1 |
| G | Minor 3rd | b3 |
| B♭ | Diminished 5th | b5 |
| D♭ | Diminished 7th | bb7 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | E4 – G4 – B♭4 – D♭5 |
| 1st inversion | G4 – B♭4 – D♭5 – E5 |
| 2nd inversion | B♭4 – D♭5 – E5 – G5 |
| 3rd inversion | D♭5 – E5 – G5 – B♭5 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | E2 – D♭3 |
| Right (colour) | G4 – B♭4 |
Where Edim7 lives
As the ii chord
Edim7 → A7 → Dmaj7
Minor-family sevenths live on the ii — this is the move they were born for.
Stepwise colour
E → Edim7 → G♭m7
Used as a passing colour between neighbouring chords.
Put Edim7 under your fingers
Hear every voicing, see the keys light up, and drill it in the interactive Chord & Voicing Lab.
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