G Diminished Guitar Chord

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 on Other Instruments