Accessible Page: F# Diminished (F#dim) chords on guitar

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Chord Shapes

There are 6 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the low E and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 13 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 14 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 14 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 16 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

F# dim Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the F# dim chord, a member of the Diminished Chords family. This chord, composed of the notes F#, A, and C, is built using a specific series of intervals: the 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), and b5 (Diminished Fifth).

Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the F# dim chord and, indeed, all guitar chords. If you're not familiar with music intervals, we highly recommend our tutorial about fretboard intervals, which will give you a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

The F# dim chord, like all diminished chords, carries a dissonant, tense sound. This makes it a unique chord to add to your repertoire, capable of adding depth and complexity to your music. For a detailed explanation of diminished chords and their uses, check out our tutorial about diminished (dim) guitar chords.

Learning to play the F# dim chord involves understanding its fretboard patterns and how the tones composing the chord are arranged. If you need help with this, our tutorial on how to denote chords can be a valuable resource.

Finally, if you're interested in how chords like the F# dim chord are built, we have a tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals. This lesson will give you a deeper understanding of chord construction and will help you to become a more proficient and knowledgeable guitarist.

We hope you find these resources helpful as you learn to master the F# dim chord. Happy playing!

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