Guitar chord · Intermediate (barre)
F sharp diminished chord (F♯dim) — guitar chord chart
F♯dim is a diminished chord built on F♯. Its notes are F♯, A, C. Two stacked minor 3rds make the diminished triad tense and unstable; it usually passes quickly to the next chord. It’s also written G♭dim.
F♯dim chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play F♯dim
- Lay your index finger flat across fret 2, from the 6th string to the 3rd string (the barre).
- Middle (2) on the 5th string, fret 3 (C).
- Ring (3) on the 4th string, fret 4 (F♯).
- Strum from the 6th string down; don’t play strings 2, 1.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
No barre yet? Put a capo on fret 2 and play the open Edim shape — it sounds as F♯dim. Work out other positions with the capo calculator.
Notes in F♯dim
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F♯ | root |
| ♭3 | A | minor 3rd |
| ♭5 | C | diminished 5th |
Progressions with F♯dim
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FAQ
- What notes are in the F♯dim chord?
- F♯dim (F sharp diminished) has 3 notes: F♯, A, C.
- Is F♯dim hard to play?
- It’s a barre chord, but with a capo on fret 2 you can use the open Edim shape instead. Expect a few weeks of practice for a clean barre.
- What’s the difference between F♯dim and F♯?
- F♯ is F♯ A♯ C♯. Two stacked minor 3rds make the diminished triad tense and unstable; it usually passes quickly to the next chord.
- Is F♯dim the same as G♭dim?
- Yes — they sound the same (enharmonic equivalents). Which name is used depends on the key of the song; the fingerings are identical.