G#dim Piano Chord

The G#dim chord is a diminished triad built on the root note G#. It contains the notes G#, B, D.

How to play G#dim

DBDG#

Press all highlighted keys together. Use any comfortable fingering — for a right-hand triad, thumb on root, middle on 3rd, pinky on 5th is standard.

Chord theory

Root note
G#
Quality
Diminished triad
Notes (intervals)
G# (Root), B (m3), D (TT)
Number of notes
3

Songs that use the G#dim chord(64 total)

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