Fdim guitar chord (F Diminished)

Symbols: dim, °

Steps: 1-b3-b5

Notes: F-Ab-B

The F diminished chord brings a sense of tension and unease to your music. Comprising the notes F, Ab and B (root, minor third, and diminished fifth), this chord is often used for dramatic transitions or darker harmonies. Its dissonant quality adds mystery and complexity to compositions. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "F dim" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
Fdim guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 1st fret from the 3rd to the 6th strings
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 3rd string

Variation 2
Fdim guitar chord - variation 2
  • Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret using your pinky
  • With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 8th fret with your index finger
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 3
Fdim guitar chord - variation 3
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 13th fret from the 3rd to the 6th strings
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 15th fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 3rd string

Other F Chords

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Other Diminished Chords