G#dim7 chord on piano
G Sharp Diminished Seventh, also written Abdim7. Notes: G#, B, D and F.
How to play G#dim7
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add B, D and F above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
G#dim7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G# · B · D · F1st inversion
B · D · F · G#2nd inversion
D · F · G# · B3rd inversion
F · G# · B · DNotes 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 G#o7.
More G# chords
All G# piano chordsdiminished seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#dim7 chord?
G#dim7 (G sharp diminished seventh) is made of four notes: G# (root), B (minor third), D (diminished fifth) and F (diminished seventh).
How do you play G#dim7 on piano?
Play G#, B, D and F 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 G#dim7?
Root position: G# B D F. 1st inversion: B D F G#. 2nd inversion: D F G# B. 3rd inversion: F G# B D.
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.