F#dim chord on piano
F Sharp Diminished, also written Gbdim. Notes: F#, A and C.
How to play F#dim
- Find F# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A and C 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
F#dim inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F# · A · C1st inversion
A · C · F#2nd inversion
C · F# · ANotes 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
More F# chords
All F# piano chordsdiminished chords in every key
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 piano?
Play F#, A and C 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 F#dim?
Root position: F# A C. 1st inversion: A C F#. 2nd inversion: C F# A.
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.