Gdim7 chord on guitar
G Diminished Seventh. Notes: G, Bb, Db and E.
How to play Gdim7
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 5 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (Db).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 6 (Bb).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play Gdim7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumOpen position
MediumOpen position
MediumBarre at fret 3
HardNotes and theory
The diminished seventh is built entirely from minor thirds, so it repeats every three frets. It is a dramatic passing chord. The formula is 1 b3 b5 bb7, and you will also see it written as G°7 and Go7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G, Bb, Db and Fb; Fb is the same key as E.
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Questions
What notes are in the Gdim7 chord?
Gdim7 (G diminished seventh) is made of four notes: G (root), Bb (minor third), Db (diminished fifth) and E (diminished seventh).
How do you play Gdim7 on guitar?
The easiest Gdim7 is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 5 (E). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (Db).
Is Gdim7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a diminished seventh chord sound like?
The diminished seventh is built entirely from minor thirds, so it repeats every three frets. It is a dramatic passing chord.