F#dim chord
F-sharp diminished, also written Gbdim. 2 shapes on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- F#
- 1
- A
- b3
- C
- b5
The minor third is what makes it sound sad or dark.
The diminished fifth adds tension that wants to move somewhere.
How to play F#dim
- triad (shape 1)
- x-9-10-11-10-x
- triad (shape 2)
- 2342xx
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with F#dim
F#dim uses only notes from E minor and G major. It sounds most at home in E minor.