Fdim guitar chord
The Fdim chord (F diminished) is built from the notes F, Ab and Cb, formula 1–b3–b5. It appears in F# major (as vii°).
- Notes
- F Ab Cb
- Type
- diminished
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
xx3101How to play Fdim
The easiest Fdim shape is xx3101, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Tense and unstable. It usually appears briefly as a passing chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Fdim chord?
Fdim contains F, Ab and Cb. Its formula is 1–b3–b5.
Is Fdim hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is xx3101.