G diminished 7th chord on piano
Gdim7 is a diminished 7th chord built on G. It uses the notes G - B♭ - D♭ - F♭ and sounds dramatic and suspenseful, the classic silent-movie villain chord.
- Notes
- G B♭ D♭ F♭
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - ♭5 - 𝄫7
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 2 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Gdim7
How to play Gdim7 step by step
- Find G. G is the white key between the first and second black keys of the group of three.
- Add B♭, 3 half steps above G.
- Add D♭, 6 half steps above G.
- Add F♭, 9 half steps above G.
- Press all 4 keys together with fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Gdim7 inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the G diminished 7th chord?
The G diminished 7th chord (Gdim7) contains 4 notes: G, B♭, D♭, F♭. Its formula is 1 - ♭3 - ♭5 - 𝄫7.
How do you play Gdim7 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on G and play G, B♭, D♭, F♭ together using fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 2 - 1.