F# diminished chord for guitar (F#dim)
Diagram, fingering, and theory for the F# diminished chord (F#dim) on guitar: F# · A · C.
Root
Chord
DiagramF#dim
Stacked thirds
1
3m
♭5
Theory
Formula1-♭3-♭5
DifferenceBoth 3rd and 5th lowered (♭3, ♭5).
SoundTense, unstable, wants to resolve.
Functionvii°, a passing chord.
UseBrief tension before a resolution.
Next steps
△TriadsSee the triads and inversions on the fretboard∷ArpeggiosPlay the chord note by note⚿ProgressionsUse it in a chord progression
Diagram for guitar in standard tuning.
F# diminished
The F# diminished chord (F#dim) is made up of: F# · A · C.
Brief tension before a resolution.