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G Diminished Chord (Gdim)
Tense, creepy, and highly unstable.
DIRECT MUSICAL SPECIFICATION
The G Diminished chord (Gdim) is built on the root note G with component pitches G, A#, C#. Formula: [0 - 3 - 6 semitones]. Category: Diminished (3 tones). Primary genres: Classical, Metal, Film Scores, Jazz.
G Diminished Notes
G
A#
C#
Notes in this chord: G - A# - C#
Music Theory & Usage
How to Use It
Use as a passing chord to build extreme tension before resolving.
Semitones from Root
036
Common Genres
ClassicalMetalFilm ScoresJazz