Gbdim7 Ukulele Chord
Gbdim7 on ukulele is 2-3-2-3: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string and your little finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. You will also see it written as F#dim7, F sharp diminished seventh.
- Notes: Gb, A, C and Eb
- Frets: 2 3 2 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Gbdim7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Diminished 7th
- Also known as
- F#dim7, or Gb diminished seventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 b5 bb7
- Intervals
- Gb (root), A (minor 3rd), C (diminished 5th), Eb (diminished 7th)
- Notes
- Gb, A, C and Eb
- Frets
- 2 3 2 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gbdim7 chord
Here is the Gbdim7 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Put your little finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Gbdim7?
Not really. 2-3-2-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Gbdim7 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 Gbdim7 chord?
The Gbdim7 chord is built from four notes: Gb, A, C and Eb (the root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th and diminished 7th). 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 Gbdim7 chord
Want to go further?
Once Gbdim7 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 Gbdim7 between two others rather than rest on it. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.