Notes and intervals of F♯ diminished
- F♯1 · root
- A♭3 · minor third
- C♭5 · diminished fifth
It's the seventh degree of the major scale and works as a passing chord between two chords a whole step apart.
Progressions with F♯dim
Which keys contain F♯ diminished?
F♯dim belongs to 2 keys: in each one it plays a different role depending on the degree (the Roman numeral).
| Key | Degree |
|---|---|
| G major | vii° |
| E natural minor | ii° |
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F♯ diminished chord?
F♯ diminished (F♯dim) has 3 notes: F♯ (root), A (minor third), C (diminished fifth).
How do you play F♯ diminished on guitar?
The most common shape starts at fret 4: x x 4 5 7 5 (from the 6th to the 1st string). Finger 1 (index) on fret 4 of the 4th string (D). Finger 2 (middle) on fret 5 of the 3rd string (G). Finger 4 (pinky) on fret 7 of the 2nd string (B). Finger 3 (ring) on fret 5 of the 1st string (E). Do not play the 6th and 5th strings: strum from the 4th.
Is F♯dim the same as G♭dim?
Yes: F♯ diminished and G♭ diminished sound the same and are played the same way (they are enharmonic). The spelling depends on the song's key; you will see both names in sheet music and songbooks.
How do you write F♯ diminished in chord notation?
It is written F♯dim; you may also see F♯° or F♯m♭5. In letter notation, notes use letters: C = do, D = re, E = mi, F = fa, G = sol, A = la, and B = ti.