G#dim chord on piano
G Sharp Diminished, also written Abdim. Notes: G#, B and D.
How to play G#dim
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add B and D above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
G#dim inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G# · B · D1st inversion
B · D · G#2nd inversion
D · G# · BNotes 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
More G# chords
All G# piano chordsdiminished chords in every key
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 piano?
Play G#, B and D together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of G#dim?
Root position: G# B D. 1st inversion: B D G#. 2nd inversion: D G# B.
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.