This easy G diminished chord shape is played using the 2nd and 3rd frets. It is the same shape as the standard open D7 shape, but without the open string and moved down one fret. The image below contains the musical notation, chord chart, tabs and scale degrees for the easy G diminished (G°) chord shape.
How to play the easy G diminished chord
- Place your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 3rd string.
- Place your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string.
- Place your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string.
- Strum the first three strings.
Easy G diminished chord info
- This shape is the easy version of the G diminished chord.
- It contains the notes (from the 3rd string down) Bb, Db and G.
- It contains the b3, b5 and 1 (root) in the key of G.
- It is a diminished chord.