G♯ Diminished 7th
Also Known As
Hear the G♯ Diminished 7th chord played for you.
G♯°7
G♯ – B – D – F
Formula:R-m3-d5-d7
Intervals:P1-m3-d5-d7
Scale Degrees:1-b3-b5-bb7
Introduction
The G♯ Diminished 7th chord is a four-note chord made up of G♯, B, D, and F. It is built from a root, minor third, diminished fifth, and diminished seventh.
The G# Diminished 7th piano chord (G#dim7) consists of the notes G#, B, D, F. It is built by stacking three minor thirds, creating a fully symmetrical 4-note chord, giving it a extremely tense and dramatic character, fully symmetrical and harmonically versatile. Formula: R-m3-d5-d7 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-b5-bb7.
Notes
G♯ Diminished 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | G# – B – D – F |
| 1st Inversion | B – D – F – G# |
| 2nd Inversion | D – F – G# – B |
| 3rd Inversion | G# – B – D – F |
Key Signature
The key of G# Diminished 7th (enharmonically equivalent to Ab Diminished 7th) has 4 flats.
B♭E♭A♭D♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of G# Major
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the G# major scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
I — G♯ Major (major)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-d5-d7
Intervals: P1-m3-d5-d7
The G♯ Diminished 7th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-d5-d7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-d5-d7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
G♯ Diminished 7th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the G# Diminished 7th chord?
G# Diminished 7th is built from the G# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the G# Diminished 7th chord used in music?
G# Diminished 7th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Diminished 7th).
What is the fingering for G# Diminished 7th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of G# Diminished 7th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Practice Tips
- Symmetrical — only 3 unique dim7 chords.
- Pivot chord for modulation.
- Maximum dramatic tension.
- Classical cadence chord.
- Compare with G#m7b5.
- Film scoring suspense.
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