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Cdim

C Diminished — Ukulele Chord

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Available Tunings

Other C Chords

C6C7C9CCmCmaj7Cm7Caug

Other Diminished Chords

C♯dimDdimD♯dimEdimFdimF♯dimGdimG♯dim

How to Play Cdim on Ukulele

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

Expanding from Cdim

Once you're comfortable with Cdim, try exploring other chords built on the same root note. C6, C7, C9, C all share the note C 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.