F#dim7 chord on piano
F Sharp Diminished Seventh, also written Gbdim7. Notes: F#, A, C and Eb.
How to play F#dim7
- Find F# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A, C and Eb above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
F#dim7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F# · A · C · Eb1st inversion
A · C · Eb · F#2nd inversion
C · Eb · F# · A3rd inversion
Eb · F# · A · CNotes 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.
More F# chords
All F# piano chordsdiminished seventh chords in every key
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 piano?
Play F#, A, C and Eb 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 F#dim7?
Root position: F# A C Eb. 1st inversion: A C Eb F#. 2nd inversion: C Eb F# A. 3rd inversion: Eb F# A C.
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.