F#dim chord on guitar
F Sharp Diminished, also written Gbdim. Notes: F#, A and C.
How to play F#dim
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Don't play the D and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play F#dim
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyFret 9 position
HardFret 7 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 F#o.
Keys that use F#dim
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Questions
What notes are in the F#dim chord?
F#dim (F sharp diminished) is made of three notes: F# (root), A (minor third) and C (diminished fifth).
How do you play F#dim on guitar?
The easiest F#dim is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is F#dim hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is F#dim in?
F#dim belongs to 2 keys: G major (as the vii° chord) and E 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.