How to Play G#dim7 Chord on Guitar | G# Diminished Seventh
Our focus in this tutorial is on the G# dim7 chord, an intriguing member of the Diminished Chords family. This chord, composed of the notes G#, B, D, and F, is built using the intervals of 1, b3, b5, and bb7. These intervals are more commonly known as the Root, Minor Third, Diminished Fifth, and Diminished Seventh respectively.
The G# dim7 chord is a fascinating chord to learn, offering a unique, slightly dissonant sound that can add depth and tension to your music. Understanding how to build this chord by stacking intervals is a crucial part of mastering it. You can learn more about this in our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.
If you're new to the concept of diminished chords, it may be helpful to review our tutorial on diminished (dim) guitar chords as a precursor to this lesson. This will give you a solid foundation in the theory and practical application of diminished chords on the guitar.
Understanding the fretboard intervals that make up the G# dim7 chord is also key to mastering this chord. Our tutorial on fretboard intervals can provide valuable insights into this aspect of guitar theory.
As you progress in your guitar journey, you'll find that learning the G# dim7 chord will open up new possibilities for your playing, especially in genres like jazz that frequently utilize more complex chords. We invite you to explore this chord further and discover its potential to enhance your music.
Notes that compose the G# dim7 chord:
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Tones in the Diminished Seventh chord:
G#dim7 Guitar Chord Shapes
Chord boxes are sorted from the easiest to the hardest. Learn how to read chord diagrams.
If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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Position 5
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Position 6
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You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C dim7 | D dim7 | E dim7 | F dim7 | G dim7 | A dim7 | B dim7 | C#dim7 | D#dim7 | F#dim7 | G#dim7 | A#dim7 | Abdim7 | Bbdim7 | Dbdim7 | Ebdim7 | Gbdim7
How to build the G# dim7 chord on guitar
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.