F#/Gbdim7 guitar chord (F#/Gb Diminished Seventh)

Symbols: dim7, o7, 7dim

Steps: 1-b3-b5-6

Notes: F#-A-C-D#

The F#/Gb diminished seventh chord is a more colorful and intricate version of the diminished chord. Built from the notes F#, A, C and D#, it includes the root, minor third, diminished fifth, and diminished seventh, creating a rich and tense sound. This chord is perfect for dramatic modulations and classical progressions. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "F#/Gb dim7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

F#/Gbdim7 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 2nd fret
  • Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 2nd fret using your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 2

F#/Gbdim7 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 4th fret
  • With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 3

F#/Gbdim7 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 5th fret with your pinky
  • Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 4th fret
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret using your index finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

F#/Gbdim7 guitar chord - variation 4
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 4th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 5th fret
  • Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 5th fret using your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 5

F#/Gbdim7 guitar chord - variation 5
  • Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 7th fret
  • With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 6th fret and press down
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 6

F#/Gbdim7 guitar chord - variation 6
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 8th fret
  • Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 8th fret using your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 7

F#/Gbdim7 guitar chord - variation 7
  • Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 10th fret
  • With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 8

F#/Gbdim7 guitar chord - variation 8
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 11th fret
  • Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 11th fret using your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 9

F#/Gbdim7 guitar chord - variation 9
  • Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 13th fret
  • With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 12th fret and press down
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 10

F#/Gbdim7 guitar chord - variation 10
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 13th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 14th fret
  • Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 14th fret using your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string