F Diminished Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: F - Ab - B
Formula: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5
Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th
Quick answer
The Fdim guitar chord is played as x-x-3-1-0-1 from low E to high E and uses the notes F, Ab, B.
- Fret pattern
- x-x-3-1-0-1
- Chord notes
- F, Ab, B
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - ♭5
Fdim
How to Play Fdim
- 1Mute the low E and A strings
- 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 1 of the high E string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the D string
- 5Play the B string open
About Diminished Chords
Built from two stacked minor 3rds. Diminished chords sound tense and unstable, often used as passing chords.
F Diminished Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the F Diminished guitar chord?
The F Diminished guitar chord uses the notes F, Ab, B.
How do you play Fdim on guitar?
Play the Fdim guitar chord with the x-x-3-1-0-1 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and A strings Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G string Place your middle finger on fret 1 of the high E string Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the D string Play the B string open
What is the formula for F Diminished?
The F Diminished formula is 1 - ♭3 - ♭5: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th.