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G♯dim piano chord

G♯ diminished · G#dim

Symbol
G♯dim
Notes
G♯ – B – D
Formula
1 – ♭3 – ♭5
Play it yourself

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 G♯dim. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.

How to play G♯dim

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.

Root position G♯ – B – D
1st inversion B – D – G♯
2nd inversion D – G♯ – B

Practice G♯dim until it sticks

ChordWise recognizes G♯dim the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.

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