Guitar UpscaleF#dim chord on guitar
The F# diminished chord, written F#dim, has 3 notes: F# A C. The root F# is also written Gb, so Gbdim is the same chord.
As tab, thick low E string first: 20xx12, 20x212. Numbers in the dots are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little, T thumb. × marks a muted string and ○ an open one.
| Notes | F# A C |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 b3 b5 |
| Intervals | Root, Minor 3rd, Tritone |
About the Diminished Chord
A diminished chord is a root, a minor third and a flat fifth. It sounds tense and wants to move on. More about the Diminished Chord.
Keys with F#dim
These keys have F#dim among their chords:
- G Major Scale (vii°)
- E Natural Minor scale (ii°)
Scales to play over F#dim
Each of these scales holds every note of the chord: