G#dim chord on guitar
G Sharp Diminished, also written Abdim. Notes: G#, B and D.
How to play G#dim
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Don't play the D and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G#dim
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
MediumFret 6 position
MediumFret 11 position
HardFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
The diminished triad stacks two minor thirds. It sounds tense and unstable and is mostly used as a passing chord. The formula is 1 b3 b5, and you will also see it written as G#° and G#o.
Keys that use G#dim
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Questions
What notes are in the G#dim chord?
G#dim (G sharp diminished) is made of three notes: G# (root), B (minor third) and D (diminished fifth).
How do you play G#dim on guitar?
The easiest G#dim is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D). Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#).
Is G#dim hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is G#dim in?
G#dim belongs to 2 keys: A major (as the vii° chord) and F sharp minor (as the ii° chord).
What does a diminished chord sound like?
The diminished triad stacks two minor thirds. It sounds tense and unstable and is mostly used as a passing chord.