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

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Standard

How to Play Fdim

  1. 1Mute the low E and A strings
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 1 of the high E string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the D string
  5. 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.

F Diminished on Other Instruments

Other Diminished Chords