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G diminished seventh chord
The Gdim7 chord (diminished seventh) is made of the notes G, B♭, D♭, F♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭♭7.
Gdim7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | Unison |
| ♭3 | B♭ | Minor third |
| ♭5 | D♭ | Diminished fifth |
| ♭♭7 | F♭ | Diminished seventh |
Inversions
- Gdim7G B♭ D♭ F♭Root position
- Gdim7/B♭B♭ D♭ F♭ GFirst inversion
- Gdim7/D♭D♭ F♭ G B♭Second inversion
- Gdim7/F♭F♭ G B♭ D♭Third inversion
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Gdim7 chord?
- The notes are G, B♭, D♭, F♭.
- What is the formula of the Gdim7 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭♭7: minor third, diminished fifth, diminished seventh.
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