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G# diminished chord (G#dim)

G#dim has 3 notes: G# B D. Its formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5.

Degree1♭3♭5
NoteG#BD

How to play G#dim on guitar

Every shape from open position up the neck. Amber dots are the root; the numbers under each box are the chord degrees. Press a button to hear it.

  • G shape

    Fret 1 · Partial

    ××
  • E shape

    Fret 4 · Partial

    4××
  • D shape

    Fret 6

    6××
  • C shape

    Fret 9 · Partial

    9××
  • A shape

    Fret 11 · Partial

    11××
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Scales to play over G#dim

Other G# chords

The same chord in every key

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