Accessible Page: G Diminished Guitar Chord Fingering

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Chord Shapes

There are 15 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 14

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 15

Fingers Positions

• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 13 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 15 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

G dim Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the G dim chord, a fundamental part of the Diminished Chords family. The G dim chord, like all diminished chords, is characterized by a unique tonal quality that adds depth and complexity to your guitar playing. This chord is built from the notes G, Bb, and Db, and is formed by the intervals 1, b3, and b5.

Understanding the intervals that build this chord is crucial for mastering it. The complete names of the music intervals are as follows: Root (1), Minor Second (b2), Major Second (2), Minor Third (b3), Major Third (3), Perfect Fourth (4), Diminished Fifth (b5), Augmented Fourth (#4), Perfect Fifth (5), Minor Sixth (b6), Major Sixth (6), Diminished Seventh (bb7), Minor Seventh (b7), Major Seventh (7), Minor Ninth (b9), Major Ninth (9), Perfect Eleventh (11), and Major Thirteenth (13).

To fully comprehend the structure of the G dim chord, it's helpful to have a solid understanding of fretboard intervals and how chords are denoted depending on the intervals that compose them. If you're interested in learning how to build chords by stacking intervals, our guitar music theory tutorial can be an invaluable resource.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the G dim chord. We will also delve into the theory behind diminished chords to give you a deeper understanding of their construction and use in music.

Whether you're an intermediate player or a beginner looking to expand your chord vocabulary, mastering the G dim chord will open up new possibilities in your playing. So grab your guitar and let's get started!

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