F#dim7 chord on guitar
F Sharp Diminished Seventh, also written Gbdim7. Notes: F#, A, C and Eb.
How to play F#dim7
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (Eb).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play F#dim7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 8
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 F#o7.
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Questions
What notes are in the F#dim7 chord?
F#dim7 (F sharp diminished seventh) is made of four notes: F# (root), A (minor third), C (diminished fifth) and Eb (diminished seventh).
How do you play F#dim7 on guitar?
The easiest F#dim7 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (Eb). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
Is F#dim7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.