This easy open C sharp diminished chord uses the open 3rd 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 C sharp diminished (C#°) chord shape.
How to play the easy open C flat diminished chord
- Place your 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 5th string.
- Place your 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string.
- Strum from string 5 to string 3.
Easy open C# diminished chord info
- This shape is the easy, open version of the C# diminished chord.
- It contains the notes (from the 5th string down) C#, E and G.
- It contains the 1 (root), b3 and b5 in the key of C#.
- It is a diminished chord.