dim7 inverted chord - piano
dim7 chord inversions exploit its perfectly symmetrical structure (stacked minor thirds). All inversions are enharmonically equivalent.
Intervals
| Degree | I | ♭III | ♭V | ♭♭VII |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interval | Root | Minor third | Diminished fifth | Diminished seventh |
| Semitones | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Formula 1 - ♭3 - ♭5 - ♭♭7
Theory
The dim7 chord divides the octave into 4 equal parts. Each inversion can function as 4 different chords, offering maximum harmonic flexibility.
Examples
Example: Do dim7 inverted
