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G diminished chord
The Gdim chord (diminished) is made of the notes G, B♭, D♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 ♭5.
Gdim
Triads · 3 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | Unison |
| ♭3 | B♭ | Minor third |
| ♭5 | D♭ | Diminished fifth |
Inversions
- GdimG B♭ D♭Root position
- Gdim/B♭B♭ D♭ GFirst inversion
- Gdim/D♭D♭ G B♭Second inversion
Which keys it belongs to
Gdim is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Gdim chord?
- The notes are G, B♭, D♭.
- What is the formula of the Gdim chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5: minor third, diminished fifth.
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