Gdim piano chord
G diminished
- Symbol
- Gdim
- Notes
- G – B♭ – D♭
- Formula
- 1 – ♭3 – ♭5
On a computer you can also use the keys A W S E D F T G Y H U J K.
The keyboard below is loaded with Gdim. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.
How to play Gdim
Press G – B♭ – D♭ together. With the right hand, a common fingering is 1–3–5: thumb on G, middle finger, little finger on top.
Inversions
An inversion puts a different chord tone in the bass. The chord keeps its name; only the lowest note changes.
Practice Gdim until it sticks
ChordWise recognizes Gdim the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.
