Fdim chord on piano
F Diminished. Notes: F, Ab and B.
How to play Fdim
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add Ab and B above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
Fdim inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F · Ab · B1st inversion
Ab · B · F2nd inversion
B · F · AbNotes 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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All F piano chordsdiminished chords in every key
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 piano?
Play F, Ab and B together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of Fdim?
Root position: F Ab B. 1st inversion: Ab B F. 2nd inversion: B F Ab.
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.