G#dim chord (G sharp diminished) on guitar
G#dim (G sharp diminished) has three notes: G sharp, B and D. Its formula is 1, b3, b5. In major keys, G#dim is the vii° chord in A major.
G#dim chord shapes
Fingers: 3 on E, 1 on A, 4 on G.
Fingers: 4 on E, 2 on A, 1 on G.
Fingers: 3 on E, 1 on A, 4 on G, 2 on B.
Fingers: 4 on E, 2 on A, 1 on G, 3 on B.
Fingers: 4 on D, 2 on G, 1 on B, 3 on e.
Fingers: 1 on E, 2 on A, 3 on D, 4 on G.
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| Symbol | G#dim |
|---|---|
| Also written | G#°, G#o |
| Notes | G# B D |
| Formula | 1 b3 b5 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, tritone |
| Type | Diminished chord |
G#dim across the neck
Guitar · 6-string, tuned low to high: E, A, D, G, B, e. 24 frets.
- E string: fret 4 G# (1), fret 7 B (flat 3), fret 10 D (flat 5), fret 16 G# (1), fret 19 B (flat 3), fret 22 D (flat 5).
- A string: fret 2 B (flat 3), fret 5 D (flat 5), fret 11 G# (1), fret 14 B (flat 3), fret 17 D (flat 5), fret 23 G# (1).
- D string: fret 0 D (flat 5), fret 6 G# (1), fret 9 B (flat 3), fret 12 D (flat 5), fret 18 G# (1), fret 21 B (flat 3), fret 24 D (flat 5).
- G string: fret 1 G# (1), fret 4 B (flat 3), fret 7 D (flat 5), fret 13 G# (1), fret 16 B (flat 3), fret 19 D (flat 5).
- B string: fret 0 B (flat 3), fret 3 D (flat 5), fret 9 G# (1), fret 12 B (flat 3), fret 15 D (flat 5), fret 21 G# (1), fret 24 B (flat 3).
- e string: fret 4 G# (1), fret 7 B (flat 3), fret 10 D (flat 5), fret 16 G# (1), fret 19 B (flat 3), fret 22 D (flat 5).
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Questions
What notes are in the G#dim chord?
G#dim (G sharp diminished) has three notes: G sharp, B and D. Its formula is 1, b3, b5. G# is the root, B is the minor third and D is the tritone.
How do you play G#dim on guitar?
The easiest shape is 42040x. Fingers: 3 on E, 1 on A, 4 on G.
What key is G#dim in?
In major keys, G#dim is the vii° chord in A major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between G#dim and G#m?
G#dim is G#m with its 5th lowered a half step, from D# to D. That flat 5th is what gives it its tense sound.