F#dim chord
F# diminished · also written Gbdim
C4
F#
A
C
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Notes
- F#R
- Ab3
- Cb5
Formula: R – b3 – b5
F#dim inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position F#dim
C4
F#
A
C
1st inversion F#dim/A
C4
A
C
F#
2nd inversion F#dim/C
C
F#
A
C6
More F# chords
Diminished chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the F#dim chord?
The F# diminished chord (F#dim) has 3 notes: F#, A and C.
How do you play F#dim on the piano?
Put your right hand on F#, A and C, starting from F#. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a diminished chord?
R – b3 – b5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 6).
Is F#dim the same as Gbdim?
Yes. F# and Gb are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so F#dim and Gbdim sound the same.