Gdim7 chord on ukulele
G Diminished Seventh. Notes: G, Bb, Db and E.
How to play Gdim7
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (Db).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Gdim7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumFret 9 position
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 ukulele?
The easiest Gdim7 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (Db). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is Gdim7 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.