G Diminished Guitar Chord Chart

Notes: G - Bb - Db

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5

Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th

Quick answer

The Gdim guitar chord is played as x-x-5-3-2-3 from low E to high E and uses the notes G, Bb, Db.

Fret pattern
x-x-5-3-2-3
Chord notes
G, Bb, Db
Formula
1 - ♭3 - ♭5

Gdim

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Standard

How to Play Gdim

  1. 1Mute the low E and A strings
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the B string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the G string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the high E string
  5. 5Place your pinky finger on fret 5 of the D string

About Diminished Chords

Built from two stacked minor 3rds. Diminished chords sound tense and unstable, often used as passing chords.

G Diminished Guitar Chord FAQ

What notes are in the G Diminished guitar chord?

The G Diminished guitar chord uses the notes G, Bb, Db.

How do you play Gdim on guitar?

Play the Gdim guitar chord with the x-x-5-3-2-3 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and A strings Place your index finger on fret 2 of the B string Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the G string Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the high E string Place your pinky finger on fret 5 of the D string

What is the formula for G Diminished?

The G Diminished formula is 1 - ♭3 - ♭5: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th.

G Diminished on Other Instruments

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