Gdim chord
G diminished. 2 shapes on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- G
- 1
- Bb
- b3
- Db
- b5
The minor third is what makes it sound sad or dark.
The diminished fifth adds tension that wants to move somewhere.
How to play Gdim
- triad (shape 1)
- x-10-11-12-11-x
- triad (shape 2)
- 3453xx
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with Gdim
Gdim uses only notes from F minor and Ab major. It sounds most at home in F minor.