Gdim7 chord
G diminished 7th
C4
G
Bb
C5
Db
Fb
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Notes
- GR
- Bbb3
- Dbb5
- Fb6
Formula: R – b3 – b5 – 6
Gdim7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Gdim7
C4
G
Bb
C5
Db
Fb
1st inversion Gdim7/Bb
C4
Bb
C5
Db
Fb
G
2nd inversion Gdim7/Db
C5
Db
Fb
G
Bb
C6
3rd inversion Gdim7/Fb
C5
Fb
G
Bb
C6
Db
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FAQ
What notes are in the Gdim7 chord?
The G diminished 7th chord (Gdim7) has 4 notes: G, Bb, Db and Fb.
How do you play Gdim7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on G, Bb, Db and Fb, starting from G. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a diminished 7th chord?
R – b3 – b5 – 6 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 6, 9).