Gdim Piano Chord
A tense, unstable chord demanding resolution. Often used as a passing chord between two more stable chords, for example between the I and II degrees.
Recommended voicing
G4 · Bb4 · C#5
Notation for Gdim chord
Other names: G diminished, G dim, G°
Music theory name: diminished triad
Common name: G diminished chord
Intervals and tones in Gdim chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| G | Root |
| B | Minor 3rd |
| C# | Diminished 5th |
Inversions
1st inversion
Bb4 · C#5 · G5
2nd inversion
C#5 · G5 · Bb5