All Chords

Adim

A Diminished — Ukulele Chord

1 voicingIntermediate

Available Tunings

Other A Chords

AAmA7Amaj7Am7AaugAsus2Asus4

Other Diminished Chords

CdimC♯dimDdimD♯dimEdimFdimF♯dimGdim

How to Play Adim on Ukulele

The Adim chord is a diminished chord rooted on the note A. Diminished chords sound tense, unstable, and dramatic. Tap the diagram above to hear how it sounds with realistic ukulele tone.

Expanding from Adim

Once you're comfortable with Adim, try exploring other chords built on the same root note. A, Am, A7, Amaj7 all share the note A as their foundation but add different harmonic colors. Switching between related chords is a great way to train your ear and expand your musical vocabulary. Practice chord changes at a steady tempo with the metronome, and explore ukulele scales to understand the theory behind these chords.