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Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide

G#/Ab Diminished Bass Chord

Master the G#dim chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.

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4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation

G|----------1---|
D|-------0------|
A|----2---------|
E|-4------------|

Chord Tones & Degree Formula

Chord Tones: G# - B - D

G# Diminished is the same set of pitches as Ab Diminished; this page spells the notes from G#.

1
G#
Interval: +0st
♭3
B
Interval: +3st
♭5
D
Interval: +6st

Interactive Fretboard Chart

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Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.

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Musical Role & Bass Application

Character: Tense, unsettled, and leading.

Bass Application: Passing diminished bass lines, vii° in major keys, and chromatic tension.

All the notes of the G# Diminished chord fit inside G# Blues, G# Locrian and Ab Diminished Whole-Half; they also fit F# Natural Minor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the G#/Ab Diminished bass chord?

The chord tones of the G# Diminished bass chord are: G# - B - D. The formula is: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5. G# Diminished is the same set of pitches as Ab Diminished; this page spells the notes from G#.

How do bassists use Diminished chords in basslines?

Tense, unsettled, and leading. Passing diminished bass lines, vii° in major keys, and chromatic tension.

How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?

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