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G# Diminished chord on guitar

G# diminished (G#dim) is a diminished triad: tense and unstable. It is built from G#, B and D (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 xx6434.

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G#dim fingerings (low E to high E)

Fret 3: xx6434. Mute the low E and A strings.
Fret 6: xx6797. Mute the low E and A strings.

Questions

What notes are in the G#dim chord?: G#dim is made of G#, B and D: the root, minor 3rd and tritone above G#.
What is the easiest way to play G#dim?: Play xx6434 (low E to high E): mute the low E and A strings.
Which keys is G#dim in?: G#dim belongs to A major (vii°).

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