F#dim chord (F sharp diminished) on piano
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 inversions and fingering
F# A C · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
A C F# · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
C F# A · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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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 keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (flat 5), F#3 (1), A3 (flat 3), C4 (flat 5), F#4 (1), A4 (flat 3), C5 (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 piano?
Play F#, A and C together. Root position: F# A C · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
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.