Fdim7 Guitar Chord Chart | F Diminished Seventh
Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on the F dim7 chord. This chord belongs to the Diminished Chords family, a group of chords known for their unique, somewhat tense sound. The F dim7, like all diminished seventh chords, is built from a specific pattern of intervals: the root, a minor third, a diminished fifth, and a diminished seventh. In this case, the chord is composed of the notes F, Ab, Cb, and Ebb.
The intervals that make up this chord are 1 (the root), b3 (minor third), b5 (diminished fifth), and bb7 (diminished seventh). These intervals give the F dim7 its distinctive tone. If you're new to the concept of intervals, you may find our tutorial about fretboard intervals helpful for understanding how they contribute to the structure of a chord.
In this tutorial, we'll provide detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones that compose the F dim7 chord. These visual aids will help you understand how the chord is constructed and how to play it on the guitar. You might also find our tutorial on how to denote chords useful for understanding the symbols used in these diagrams.
Whether you're an intermediate player looking to expand your chord vocabulary, or a beginner ready to dive into the world of diminished chords, this tutorial is designed to provide clear, step-by-step instruction. For more information on other chord types, you can check out our comprehensive tutorial about guitar chords of all types.
Mastering the F dim7 chord will open up new possibilities in your playing, particularly in genres like jazz that frequently use diminished chords. We hope this tutorial helps you on your journey to becoming a more versatile guitarist.
Notes in the F dim7 chord:
FAbCbEbb
Chord structure of the Diminished Seventh chord:
Fdim7 Guitar Chord Fingers Positions
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Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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Position 4
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Position 5
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C dim7 | D dim7 | E dim7 | F dim7 | G dim7 | A dim7 | B dim7 | C#dim7 | D#dim7 | F#dim7 | G#dim7 | A#dim7 | Abdim7 | Bbdim7 | Dbdim7 | Ebdim7 | Gbdim7
Create your F dim7 chord shapes
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!