# How to play C diminished chord on guitar — Shape x34x4x | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the C diminished chord on guitar (Shape x34x4x). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-diminished/x34x4x

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: C diminished
- Display name: C diminished
- Notes: C, E♭, G♭
- Intervals: 1 (C), ♭3 (E♭), ♭5 (G♭)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 4th string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-diminished/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords