Fdim7 chord on ukulele
F Diminished Seventh. Notes: F, Ab, B and D.
How to play Fdim7
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (Ab).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Fdim7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumFret 10 position
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 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 ukulele?
The easiest Fdim7 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (Ab). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
Is Fdim7 hard to play on ukulele?
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.