Fdim7 chord on piano
F Diminished Seventh. Notes: F, Ab, B and D.
How to play Fdim7
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add Ab, B and D above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Fdim7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F · Ab · B · D1st inversion
Ab · B · D · F2nd inversion
B · D · F · Ab3rd inversion
D · F · Ab · BNotes 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 piano?
Play F, Ab, B and D together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Fdim7?
Root position: F Ab B D. 1st inversion: Ab B D F. 2nd inversion: B D F Ab. 3rd inversion: D F Ab B.
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.