F#dim chord (F sharp diminished) on guitar
F#dim (F sharp diminished) has three notes: F sharp, A and C. Its formula is 1, b3, b5. In major keys, F#dim is the vii° chord in G major.
F#dim chord shapes
Fingers: 4 on D, 2 on G, 1 on B, 3 on e.
Fingers: 2 on E, 3 on G, 1 on B, 4 on e.
Fingers: 1 on D, 2 on G, 4 on B, 3 on e.
Fingers: 1 on E, 3 on A, 4 on D, 2 on G.
Finger 1 barres fret 2, then 2 on A, 3 on D.
Fingers: 1 on A, 2 on D, 4 on G, 3 on B.
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| Symbol | F#dim |
|---|---|
| Also written | F#°, F#o |
| Notes | F# A C |
| Formula | 1 b3 b5 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, tritone |
| Type | Diminished chord |
F#dim across the neck
Guitar · 6-string, tuned low to high: E, A, D, G, B, e. 24 frets.
- E string: fret 2 F# (1), fret 5 A (flat 3), fret 8 C (flat 5), fret 14 F# (1), fret 17 A (flat 3), fret 20 C (flat 5).
- A string: fret 0 A (flat 3), fret 3 C (flat 5), fret 9 F# (1), fret 12 A (flat 3), fret 15 C (flat 5), fret 21 F# (1), fret 24 A (flat 3).
- D string: fret 4 F# (1), fret 7 A (flat 3), fret 10 C (flat 5), fret 16 F# (1), fret 19 A (flat 3), fret 22 C (flat 5).
- G string: fret 2 A (flat 3), fret 5 C (flat 5), fret 11 F# (1), fret 14 A (flat 3), fret 17 C (flat 5), fret 23 F# (1).
- B string: fret 1 C (flat 5), fret 7 F# (1), fret 10 A (flat 3), fret 13 C (flat 5), fret 19 F# (1), fret 22 A (flat 3).
- e string: fret 2 F# (1), fret 5 A (flat 3), fret 8 C (flat 5), fret 14 F# (1), fret 17 A (flat 3), fret 20 C (flat 5).
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Questions
What notes are in the F#dim chord?
F#dim (F sharp diminished) has three notes: F sharp, A and C. Its formula is 1, b3, b5. F# is the root, A is the minor third and C is the tritone.
How do you play F#dim on guitar?
The easiest shape is xx4212. Fingers: 4 on D, 2 on G, 1 on B, 3 on e.
What key is F#dim in?
In major keys, F#dim is the vii° chord in G major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between F#dim and F#m?
F#dim is F#m with its 5th lowered a half step, from C# to C. That flat 5th is what gives it its tense sound.