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G♯ diminished seventh chord

The G♯dim7 chord (diminished seventh) is made of the notes G♯, B, D, F. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭♭7.

G♯dim7

Sevenths · 4 notes

Note names

How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1G♯Unison
♭3BMinor third
♭5DDiminished fifth
♭♭7FDiminished seventh

Inversions

  • G♯dim7G♯ B D FRoot position
  • G♯dim7/BB D F G♯First inversion
  • G♯dim7/DD F G♯ BSecond inversion
  • G♯dim7/FF G♯ B DThird inversion

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the G♯dim7 chord?
The notes are G♯, B, D, F.
What is the formula of the G♯dim7 chord?
The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭♭7: minor third, diminished fifth, diminished seventh.

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