G#dim chord (G sharp diminished) on piano
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 inversions and fingering
G# B D · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
B D G# · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
D G# B · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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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 keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (flat 5), G#3 (1), B3 (flat 3), D4 (flat 5), G#4 (1), B4 (flat 3).
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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 piano?
Play G#, B and D together. Root position: G# B D · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
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.