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Chord Shapes

There are 6 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the B string
  • Mute the high E string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the low E string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the G string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the A string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the high E string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the G string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the A string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the B string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

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Position 4

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the A string
  • Mute the high E string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D and B strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the low E string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the G string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

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Position 5

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Mute the D string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the B string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

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Position 6

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Mute the D string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 12 of the B string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 13 of the G string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

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G# dim7 Description

Our focus in this tutorial is on the G# dim7 chord, an intriguing member of the Diminished Chords family. This chord, composed of the notes G#, B, D, and F, is built using the intervals of 1, b3, b5, and bb7. These intervals are more commonly known as the Root, Minor Third, Diminished Fifth, and Diminished Seventh respectively.

The G# dim7 chord is a fascinating chord to learn, offering a unique, slightly dissonant sound that can add depth and tension to your music. Understanding how to build this chord by stacking intervals is a crucial part of mastering it. You can learn more about this in our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

If you're new to the concept of diminished chords, it may be helpful to review our tutorial on diminished (dim) guitar chords as a precursor to this lesson. This will give you a solid foundation in the theory and practical application of diminished chords on the guitar.

Understanding the fretboard intervals that make up the G# dim7 chord is also key to mastering this chord. Our tutorial on fretboard intervals can provide valuable insights into this aspect of guitar theory.

As you progress in your guitar journey, you'll find that learning the G# dim7 chord will open up new possibilities for your playing, especially in genres like jazz that frequently utilize more complex chords. We invite you to explore this chord further and discover its potential to enhance your music.

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