Fdim7 chord on guitar
F Diminished Seventh. Notes: F, Ab, B and D.
How to play Fdim7
- Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (Ab).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Let the open D and B strings ring.
- Don't play the A string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Fdim7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardFret 12 position
HardNotes and theory
The diminished seventh is built entirely from minor thirds, so it repeats every three frets. It is a dramatic passing chord. The formula is 1 b3 b5 bb7, and you will also see it written as F°7 and Fo7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F, Ab, Cb and Ebb; Cb is the same key as B and Ebb is the same key as D.
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Questions
What notes are in the Fdim7 chord?
Fdim7 (F diminished seventh) is made of four notes: F (root), Ab (minor third), B (diminished fifth) and D (diminished seventh).
How do you play Fdim7 on guitar?
The easiest Fdim7 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (Ab). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
Is Fdim7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a diminished seventh chord sound like?
The diminished seventh is built entirely from minor thirds, so it repeats every three frets. It is a dramatic passing chord.