Chord · Triads
Gdim — G Diminished
Gdim is the G diminished chord. It is built on the root G with minor 3rd (B♭) and diminished 5th (D♭) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 ♭5, sounding the notes G B♭ D♭. On the piano it sits at G (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Gdim.
- Root
- G
- Quality
- Diminished
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 ♭5
- Notes
- G B♭ D♭
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Gdim
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | root | G4 |
| ♭3 | B♭ | minor 3rd | B♭4 |
| ♭5 | D♭ | diminished 5th | D♭5 |
Other triads on G
Diminished chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.