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G Diminished chord on guitar

G diminished (Gdim) is a diminished triad: tense and unstable. It is built from G, A# and C# (formula 1 ♭3 ♭5). Diminished chords usually pass between two other chords, leading up a half step. The easiest way to play it in standard tuning is xx5323.

Gdim fingerings (low E to high E)

1. Fret 2: xx5323. Mute the low E and A strings.
2. Fret 5: xx5686. Mute the low E and A strings.

Questions

What notes are in the Gdim chord?

Gdim is made of G, A# and C#: the root, minor 3rd and tritone above G.

What is the easiest way to play Gdim?

Play xx5323 (low E to high E): mute the low E and A strings.

Which keys is Gdim in?

Gdim belongs to Ab major (vii°).

Also try: G Major · G Minor · G7 · Gmaj7 · Chord Charts