F#dim7 chord
F# diminished 7th · also written Gbdim7
C4
F#
A
C
Eb
Want it in context? Open F#dim7 on the full piano.
Notes
- F#R
- Ab3
- Cb5
- Eb6
Formula: R – b3 – b5 – 6
F#dim7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position F#dim7
C4
F#
A
C
Eb
1st inversion F#dim7/A
C4
A
C
Eb
F#
2nd inversion F#dim7/C
C
Eb
F#
A
C6
3rd inversion F#dim7/Eb
C5
Eb
F#
A
C
More F# chords
Diminished 7th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the F#dim7 chord?
The F# diminished 7th chord (F#dim7) has 4 notes: F#, A, C and Eb.
How do you play F#dim7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on F#, A, C and Eb, 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 7th chord?
R – b3 – b5 – 6 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 6, 9).
Is F#dim7 the same as Gbdim7?
Yes. F# and Gb are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so F#dim7 and Gbdim7 sound the same.