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Chord Shapes

There are 8 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E 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 low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 14 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 14 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 15 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 15 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

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 5 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E 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 G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

G dim7 Description

Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on the G dim7 chord. This chord, belonging to the Diminished Chords family, is composed of the notes G, Bb, Db, and Fb. It's a unique chord that is built using the intervals 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), b5 (Diminished Fifth), and bb7 (Diminished Seventh).

Understanding these intervals is key to mastering the G dim7 chord and other chords in general. If you're unfamiliar with these intervals, we highly recommend checking out our tutorial about fretboard intervals to gain a solid understanding of this fundamental concept.

The G dim7 chord, like all diminished chords, has a distinctive sound that can add a touch of drama or tension to your music. For more on this unique family of chords, you can check out our comprehensive tutorial about diminished (dim) guitar chords.

In this tutorial, we'll be providing chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show you exactly how to play the G dim7 chord. But remember, understanding how to build chords by stacking intervals is crucial to fully grasp the structure of any chord. You can deepen your knowledge on this topic by visiting our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

Once you've mastered the G dim7 chord, you'll be ready to explore more advanced chords and chord progressions. We have a range of tutorials for intermediate and advanced players, including a tutorial about chords more advanced than beginners and a tutorial about jazz chord progressions.

We hope you enjoy learning about the G dim7 chord and we're confident that with practice, you'll be able to incorporate it into your playing in no time. Happy strumming!

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