Fdim chord on guitar
F Diminished. Notes: F, Ab and B.
How to play Fdim
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (Ab).
- Don't play the low E, A and B strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play Fdim
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyFret 8 position
HardFret 6 position
HardFret 11 position
HardNotes and theory
The diminished triad stacks two minor thirds. It sounds tense and unstable and is mostly used as a passing chord. The formula is 1 b3 b5, and you will also see it written as F° and Fo. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F, Ab and Cb; Cb is the same key as B.
Keys that use Fdim
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Questions
What notes are in the Fdim chord?
Fdim (F diminished) is made of three notes: F (root), Ab (minor third) and B (diminished fifth).
How do you play Fdim on guitar?
The easiest Fdim is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (Ab).
Is Fdim hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes.
What key is Fdim in?
Fdim belongs to 2 keys: F sharp major (as the vii° chord) and E flat minor (as the ii° chord).
What does a diminished chord sound like?
The diminished triad stacks two minor thirds. It sounds tense and unstable and is mostly used as a passing chord.