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Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide

C#/Db Diminished Bass Chord

Master the C#dim chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.

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4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation

G|-------0--6---|
D|----2---------|
A|-4------------|
E|--------------|

Chord Tones & Degree Formula

Chord Tones: C# - E - G

C# Diminished is the same set of pitches as Db Diminished; this page spells the notes from C#.

1
C#
Interval: +0st
♭3
E
Interval: +3st
♭5
G
Interval: +6st

Interactive Fretboard Chart

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Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.

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G
G
C#
E
G
D
E
G
C#
A
C#
E
G
E
E
G
C#
E

Musical Role & Bass Application

Character: Tense, unsettled, and leading.

Bass Application: Passing diminished bass lines, vii° in major keys, and chromatic tension.

All the notes of the C# Diminished chord fit inside C# Blues, C# Locrian and Db Diminished Whole-Half; they also fit B Natural Minor.

Play it into the live bass trainer and see which notes you hit, or practise it over a ready-made line from the MIDI riff packs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the C#/Db Diminished bass chord?

The chord tones of the C# Diminished bass chord are: C# - E - G. The formula is: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5. C# Diminished is the same set of pitches as Db Diminished; this page spells the notes from C#.

How do bassists use Diminished chords in basslines?

Tense, unsettled, and leading. Passing diminished bass lines, vii° in major keys, and chromatic tension.

How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?

Toggle between 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string fretboards on this page, or launch Basnote Simple Learning for real-time Web MIDI input and note-role grading.