F♯ diminished piano chord

The F♯ diminished chord (also written G♭), written F♯dim, on a keyboard. Its notes are F♯ – A – C — free to print or download below.

F♯ diminished piano chord diagram on a keyboard — notes F♯ – A – C

Notes in the F♯ diminished chord

The F♯ diminished chord is built from the root, a minor third and a diminished fifth, giving the notesF♯ – A – C. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.

How to play the F♯ diminished chord

  1. Find the notes. The F♯ diminished chord uses the notes F♯ – A – C. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
  2. Place your fingers. In root position, play F♯ – A – C together — thumb on the lowest note and the remaining fingers on the notes above.
  3. Play it as a block or broken. Play all the notes at once for a solid chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.

F♯ diminished chord — frequently asked questions

What notes are in the F♯ diminished chord?

The F♯ diminished chord (F♯dim) is made up of the notes F♯ – A – C — the root, a minor third and a diminished fifth.

What is the chord symbol for F♯ diminished?

It is written as F♯dim. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "F♯dim" above the stave.

Is the F♯ diminished chord diagram free to print?

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