G° Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open D Tuning

Short answer: G° is a G Diminished chord with the notes G, B♭, D♭. In Open D tuning, there are 6 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Gmb5, Gmo5, G dim, G Diminished

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How to Play G° on Mandolin

G°, Gmb5, Gmo5, Gdim, GDiminished

Notes: G, B♭, D♭

5,8,4,5 (2413)
5,5,4,8 (2314)
5,8,4,8 (2314)
x,5,4,8 (x213)
5,8,4,x (231x)
5,x,4,8 (2x13)

Quick Summary

  • The G° chord contains the notes: G, B♭, D♭
  • In Open D tuning, there are 6 voicings available
  • Also written as: Gmb5, Gmo5, G dim, G Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandolin fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G° chord on Mandolin?

G° is a G Diminished chord. It contains the notes G, B♭, D♭. On Mandolin in Open D tuning, there are 6 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G° on Mandolin?

To play G° on in Open D tuning, use one of the 6 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G° chord?

The G° chord contains the notes: G, B♭, D♭.

How many ways can you play G° on Mandolin?

In Open D tuning, there are 6 voicings for the G° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G, B♭, D♭.

What are other names for G°?

G° is also known as Gmb5, Gmo5, G dim, G Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G, B♭, D♭.