Gdim7 Piano Chord
A symmetrical chord built from three stacked minor thirds — any note can theoretically serve as the root. Common in jazz, classical and film music for dramatic tension.
Recommended voicing
G4 · Bb4 · Db5 · Fb5
Other names for the Gdim7 chord
Other names: G diminished 7th, G°7
Music theory name: diminished seventh chord
Common name: G diminished seventh chord
Notes and intervals in the Gdim7 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| G | Root |
| Bb | Minor 3rd |
| Db | Diminished 5th |
| Fb | Diminished 7th |
Inversions
1st inversion
Bb4 · Db5 · Fb5 · G5
2nd inversion
Db5 · Fb5 · G5 · Bb5