How To Play The C#dim Ukulele Chord
To play the C#dim chord, place the index finger on the 1st fret of the C-string and little finger on the 4th fret of the bottom A-string. Let the other strings ring open.
C#dim Ukulele Chord Explanation
The C#dim chord, also known as a Dbdim chord, contains the notes C#-E-G.
To build a C#dim chord, take the diminished triad formula (1-b3-b5) and apply it to the C# major scale (C#, D#, E#, F#, G#, A#, B#).
Identify the first, third, and fifth scale degrees in a C# major scale which are C#-E#-G#.
Lower the third and fifth scale degrees a half step in accordance with the diminished triad formula, which results in the notes C#-E-G for the C#dim chord.
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