Gdim chord with G Locrian scale

Pairing the Gdim chord (Diminished) with the G Locrian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Gdim chord formula

Interval formula: 1 b3 b5. A diminished triad — root, minor 3rd and flat 5th. A tense, unstable chord that wants to resolve.

G Locrian scale formula

Formula: 1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7. Classification: unstable.

Fretboard voicings for Gdim

Curated Gdim shapes that sit naturally inside the G Locrian scale.

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Gdim — E shape, frets 1–6
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Gdim — D shape, frets 5–9
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Gdim — C shape, frets 5–11
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Gdim — A shape, frets 9–13
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Gdim — G shape, frets 10–15

Other scales for Gdim

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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