F# Diminished Guitar Chord Chart

Notes: F# - A - C

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5

Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th

Quick answer

The F#dim guitar chord is played as x-x-4-2-1-2 from low E to high E and uses the notes F#, A, C.

Fret pattern
x-x-4-2-1-2
Chord notes
F#, A, C
Formula
1 - ♭3 - ♭5

F#dim

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Standard

How to Play F#dim

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

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#, A, C.

How do you play F#dim on guitar?

Play the F#dim guitar chord with the x-x-4-2-1-2 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and A strings Place your index finger on fret 1 of the B string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the G string Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the high E string Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the D string

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