Gbdim Ukulele Chord
Gbdim on ukulele is 2-0-2-0: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string and leave the C and A strings open. It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first. You will also see it written as F#dim, F sharp diminished.
- Notes: Gb, A and C
- Frets: 2 0 2 0
- Tuning: g C E A
Gbdim ukulele chord details
- Type
- Diminished triad
- Also known as
- F#dim, or Gb diminished
- Formula
- 1 b3 b5
- Intervals
- Gb (root), A (minor 3rd), C (diminished 5th)
- Notes
- Gb, A and C
- Frets
- 2 0 2 0
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gbdim chord
Here is the Gbdim chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Leave the C and A strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Gbdim?
Not really. 2-0-2-0 is already the simplest playable shape for Gbdim on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Gbdim chord?
The Gbdim chord is built from three notes: Gb, A and C (the root, minor 3rd and diminished 5th). On the ukulele the A is doubled, so you get a nice full sound. Diminished chords are tense and dark, usually used as a quick passing chord between two others rather than on their own.
Ukulele songs that use the Gbdim chord
- Bo BurnhamGoodbye
- beetlebugAn Ode to L’Manburg
- Misc CartoonsThat Distant Shore (Steven Universe)
- MitskiLiquid Smooth
- Earl AgustinTibok
- Dove CameronBoyfriend
- Egg mylifeisayolkAnarchy
- The Ink SpotsI Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire
- The Blasting CompanySend Me A Peach (Over The Garden Wall)
- Joe BrownI’ll See You In My Dreams
The Gbdim chord belongs to G Major (the vii°) and E Minor (the ii°). Each key page shows the rest of that family, the progressions that use it and songs to play.
Want to go further?
Once Gbdim feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Gb7, Gbmaj7, Gbm and Gb. Diminished chords work as passing chords, so you will usually slide Gbdim between two others rather than rest on it. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.