Sevenths · G root
G°7
Maximum tension. Fully symmetric — every inversion sounds similar.
Notes in G°7
G is one of the most used keys in Western music — the V chord in C, and home key for much of folk and country.
Identify the Chord Quality on G
Each chord below is played on G. Listen and identify whether you heard G°7, Gm, G7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Diminished 7th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in G
Related Sevenths
About the G°7 Chord
The G°7 chord is a diminished 7th chord built on G. It contains the notes G, A#, C#, E — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Maximum tension. Fully symmetric — every inversion sounds similar. Practising the G°7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.