This easy open A sharp diminished chord uses the open 1st string. It contains the 1 (root), b3 and b5, in perfect order, without any note double ups or changing of octaves. The image below contains the musical notation, chord chart, tabs and scale degrees for the easy A sharp diminished (A#°) chord shape.
How to play the easy open A sharp diminished chord
- Place your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 3rd string.
- Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string.
- Strum the first three strings.
Easy open A# diminished chord info
- This shape is the easy, open version of the A# diminished chord.
- It contains the notes (from the 3rd string down) A#, C# and E.
- It contains the 1 (root), b3 and b5 in the key of A#.
- It is a diminished chord.