G#dim chord on ukulele
G Sharp Diminished, also written Abdim. Notes: G#, B and D.
How to play G#dim
- Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (C) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play G#dim
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumFret 1 position
MediumFret 5 position
MediumFret 10 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
More G# chords
All G# ukulele 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 ukulele?
The easiest G#dim is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (C) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
Is G#dim hard to play on ukulele?
G#dim has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.