Fdim7 open chord (1x0101)
- Fingering
- 1x0101
- Fingers
- 1 – – 2 – 3
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the F diminished 7th chord
The Fdim7 chord is made of F · A♭ · C♭ · D. Its formula is 1–♭3–♭5–♭♭7.
| Note | Degree | Interval from F |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| A♭ | ♭3 | minor third |
| C♭ | ♭5 | diminished fifth |
| D | ♭♭7 | diminished seventh |
How to play the Fdim7 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the low E string.
- Put your second finger on the 1st fret of the G string.
- Put your third finger on the 1st fret of the high E string.
- Let the D and B strings ring open.
- Do not play the A string: mute it with the side of a fretting finger.
That is the open-position shape, 1x0101. It is rated easy: 3 fingers, 5 strings.
Why your Fdim7 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open B string sits next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or that string will sound dead.
This Fdim7 shape skips a string in the middle. Let the finger on the string above lean over and touch it lightly so it stays silent when you strum.
Fdim7 barre chord
Fdim7 has 1 barre shape here: 789797 (barre at the 7th fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing F#dim7 (Gbdim7).
Fdim7 open chord
The open Fdim7 chord is 1x0101. It uses the open D and B strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Chords related to Fdim7
All diminished 7th guitar chords
Fdim7 guitar chord questions
How do you play an Fdim7 chord on guitar?
Play 1x0101, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are 1 - - 2 - 3.
What notes are in the Fdim7 chord?
The F diminished 7th chord has 4 notes: F, Ab, Cb and D. Its formula is 1–♭3–♭5–♭♭7, counted from the F major scale.
Fdim7 chord diagram to print or save
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