root position: Gdim
G – B♭ – D♭ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Gdim Piano Chord
The G diminished chord (Gdim) is made of the notes G, B♭ and D♭. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – ♭5.
Notes in Gdim
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | root |
| B♭ | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| D♭ | ♭5 | diminished 5th |
How to play Gdim on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Gdim inversions
1st inversion: Gdim/Bb
B♭ – D♭ – G · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Gdim/Db
D♭ – G – B♭ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Gdim
Gdim is also written as G°, Gmb5, Gm♭5.