Chord

G♯dim chord

G♯dim is a diminished chord with the notes G♯, B, D. The same chord spelled from A♭ is A♭dim.

G♯1

B♭3

D♭5

Intervals

Note	Interval	Semitones
G♯	root	0
B	minor 3rd	3
D	diminished 5th	6

Inversions

Root position	G♯ – B – D
1st inversion	B – D – G♯ (G♯dim/B)
2nd inversion	D – G♯ – B (G♯dim/D)

Keys that contain G♯dim

vii° in A major ii° in F♯ minor

Related chords

A♭A♭7 A♭maj7 A♭6 A♭add9 A♭sus4

How to build a diminished chord

A diminished triad stacks two minor 3rds: root, minor 3rd and diminished 5th. It appears on the 7th degree of major keys and usually leads strongly to the next chord.

Look up any other chord with the Scale & Chord Finder.