Gdim chord at the 1st fret (31x32x)
- Fingering
- 31x32x
- Fingers
- 3 1 – 4 2 –
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Position
- 1st fret
Notes in the G diminished chord
The Gdim chord is made of G · B♭ · D♭. Its formula is 1–♭3–♭5.
| Note | Degree | Interval from G |
|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | root |
| B♭ | ♭3 | minor third |
| D♭ | ♭5 | diminished fifth |
How to play the Gdim guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the A string.
- Put your second finger on the 2nd fret of the B string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string.
- Put your fourth finger on the 3rd fret of the G string.
- Do not play the D and high E strings: mute them with the side of a fretting finger.
That is the 1st fret shape, 31x32x. It is rated medium: 4 fingers, 4 strings.
Why your Gdim chord buzzes or sounds muted
This Gdim shape skips a string in the middle. Let the finger on the string above lean over and touch it lightly so it stays silent when you strum.
Easy Gdim guitar chord
The easiest Gdim shape on this page is xx56x6 (5th fret). It uses 3 fingers and 3 strings, with no barre.
Keys with the Gdim chord
Gdim is the vii° chord in Ab major. In minor keys it is the ii° chord in F minor.
Chords related to Gdim
Gdim guitar chord questions
How do you play a Gdim chord on guitar?
Play 31x32x, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are 3 1 - 4 2 -.
What notes are in the Gdim chord?
The G diminished chord has 3 notes: G, Bb and Db. Its formula is 1–♭3–♭5, counted from the G major scale.
What keys is the Gdim chord in?
Gdim is the vii° chord in Ab major. In minor keys it is the ii° chord in F minor.
Gdim chord diagram to print or save
Printable Gdim chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · Gdim chord PNG (1200 px)
