The F diminished 7 chord (Fdim7) is made of the notes F, Ab, Cb and D. It is built from the root F with a minor third, a diminished fifth and a diminished seventh.
The diminished 7 chord is symmetrical and very tense: it works as a passing chord in jazz and classical music.
F diminished 7
Notes: F – Ab – Cb – D
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 123131. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the F diminished 7 chord (Fdim7) are F, Ab, Cb and D.
How do you play the F diminished 7 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 123131.
How is the F diminished 7 chord built?
The F diminished 7 chord (Fdim7) is made of the notes F, Ab, Cb and D. It is built from the root F with a minor third, a diminished fifth and a diminished seventh.