Chord · Triads
Fdim — F Diminished
Fdim is the F diminished chord. It is built on the root F with minor 3rd (A♭) and diminished 5th (C♭) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 ♭5, sounding the notes F A♭ C♭. On the piano it sits at F (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Fdim.
- Root
- F
- Quality
- Diminished
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 ♭5
- Notes
- F A♭ C♭
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Fdim
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | root | F4 |
| ♭3 | A♭ | minor 3rd | A♭4 |
| ♭5 | C♭ | diminished 5th | C♭5 |
Other triads on F
Diminished chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.