G diminished 7th piano chord

The G diminished 7th chord, written Gdim7, on a keyboard. Its notes are G – B♭ – D♭ – F♭ — free to print or download below.

G diminished 7th piano chord diagram on a keyboard — notes G – B♭ – D♭ – F♭

Notes in the G diminished 7th chord

The G diminished 7th chord is built from the root, a minor third, a diminished fifth and a diminished seventh, giving the notesG – B♭ – D♭ – F♭. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.

How to play the G diminished 7th chord

  1. Find the notes. The G diminished 7th chord uses the notes G – B♭ – D♭ – F♭. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
  2. Place your fingers. In root position, play G – B♭ – D♭ – F♭ together — thumb on the lowest note and the remaining fingers on the notes above.
  3. Play it as a block or broken. Play all the notes at once for a solid chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.

G diminished 7th chord — frequently asked questions

What notes are in the G diminished 7th chord?

The G diminished 7th chord (Gdim7) is made up of the notes G – B♭ – D♭ – F♭ — the root, a minor third, a diminished fifth and a diminished seventh.

What is the chord symbol for G diminished 7th?

It is written as Gdim7. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "Gdim7" above the stave.

Is the G diminished 7th chord diagram free to print?

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