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F diminished chord (Fdim)

Fdim has 3 notes: F Ab Cb. Its formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5.

Degree1♭3♭5
NoteFAbCb

How to play Fdim on guitar

Every shape from open position up the neck. Amber dots are the root; the numbers under each box are the chord degrees. Press a button to hear it.

  • E shape

    Fret 1 · Partial

    ××

  • D shape

    Fret 3

    3××

  • C shape

    Fret 6 · Partial

    6××

  • A shape

    Fret 8 · Partial

    8××

  • G shape

    Fret 10 · Partial

    10××

  • E shape

    Fret 13 · Partial

    13××
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Scales to play over Fdim

Other F chords

The same chord in every key

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