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F♯dim7 chord on guitar

F♯dim7 (F♯ diminished seventh) is F♯, A, C and E♭. The easiest way to play it is on four strings, written 2x121x. Lay your 1st finger (index) flat across the 4th to 2nd strings at the 1st fret. Put your 2nd finger (middle) on the 6th string, 2nd fret. Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 3rd string, 2nd fret. Mute the 5th and 1st strings by letting the fingers next to them touch them lightly.

F♯dim7

F♯ diminished seventh · F♯ A C E♭ · 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭♭7

  • 1st fret

    Root on the 6th string

    2131F♯E♭AC

    2x121x

  • 8th fret

    Root on the 5th string

    8fr2314F♯CE♭A

    x-9-10-8-10-x

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Root
Chord

Dots show where each finger goes, numbered 1 (index) to 4 (little); the green ones are F♯, the root.

How to play F♯dim7

Strings are counted from the thinnest: the 1st is the high E and the 6th the low E. Each shape is written as tab from the 6th string to the 1st, a number for the fret to press, 0 for an open string and x for one not played.

  1. 1. Root on the 6th string · 1st fret

    2x121x
    • Lay your 1st finger (index) flat across the 4th to 2nd strings at the 1st fret.
    • Put your 2nd finger (middle) on the 6th string, 2nd fret.
    • Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 3rd string, 2nd fret.
    • Mute the 5th and 1st strings by letting the fingers next to them touch them lightly.

  2. 2. Root on the 5th string · 8th fret

    x-9-10-8-10-x
    • Put your 1st finger (index) on the 3rd string, 8th fret.
    • Put your 2nd finger (middle) on the 5th string, 9th fret.
    • Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 4th string, 10th fret.
    • Put your 4th finger (little) on the 2nd string, 10th fret.
    • Don't play the 6th string: strum from the 5th.
    • Mute the 1st string by letting a finger next to it touch it lightly.

Notes in the F♯dim7 chord

F♯dim7 is F♯, A, C and E♭, and it sounds dramatic and suspenseful, the classic film-villain chord. From F♯, count 3 half steps up to A, 3 more to C and 3 more to E♭. Its formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭♭7. The shapes above play these notes in different orders and octaves, some more than once, but always with F♯ lowest. See its inversions and keys on the F♯dim7 piano chord page.

Chords that often come after F♯dim7

Gmxx5333F♯dim7 is the vii°7 of Gm: every note leans into it.G320003The same half step up into G, home in the major key.

More guitar chords

Other chords on F♯

F♯F♯mF♯7G♭maj7F♯m7F♯sus2F♯sus4F♯add9F♯9F♯6F♯dimF♯m7♭5G♭aug

Diminished seventh chords on other notes

Cdim7C♯dim7Ddim7D♯dim7Edim7Fdim7Gdim7G♯dim7Adim7A♯dim7Bdim7

Or see every chord at once on the guitar chord chart.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play F♯dim7 on guitar?

The easiest way to play it is on four strings, written 2x121x. Lay your 1st finger (index) flat across the 4th to 2nd strings at the 1st fret. Put your 2nd finger (middle) on the 6th string, 2nd fret. Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 3rd string, 2nd fret. Mute the 5th and 1st strings by letting the fingers next to them touch them lightly.

What notes are in the F♯dim7 chord?

F♯dim7 is F♯, A, C and E♭. In the shape written 2x121x, the 6th to 2nd strings play F♯, E♭, A and C.

Is F♯dim7 a barre chord?

No: none of its shapes here needs a barre.

How many ways can you play F♯dim7 on guitar?

This page shows two: 2x121x (1st fret) and x-9-10-8-10-x (8th fret). Any chord can be played in more places up the neck; these are the ones chord books show first.

Can I make a beat with F♯dim7?

Yes. “Make a beat in G minor” opens the free editor with a lo-fi beat in G minor on Gm E♭ B♭ F, the key where F♯dim7 is the vii°7 chord. Then change any part, add a melody and your voice, part by part. No account is needed to start.

Make a beat in G minor

Opens the free editor with a lo-fi beat in G minor on Gm E♭ B♭ F, the key where F♯dim7 is the vii°7 chord. Then change any part, add a melody and your voice, part by part. No account needed to start.

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