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
How to Play Gdim
- 1Mute the low E and A strings
- 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the B string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the G string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the high E string
- 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.