Gdim7 chord on piano
G Diminished Seventh. Notes: G, Bb, Db and E.
How to play Gdim7
- Find G just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add Bb, Db and E above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Gdim7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G · Bb · Db · E1st inversion
Bb · Db · E · G2nd inversion
Db · E · G · Bb3rd inversion
E · G · Bb · DbNotes 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 piano?
Play G, Bb, Db and E together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Gdim7?
Root position: G Bb Db E. 1st inversion: Bb Db E G. 2nd inversion: Db E G Bb. 3rd inversion: E G Bb Db.
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.