Minor ii-V-i
Half-diminished and diminished sounds often set up a dominant chord resolving to minor.
Guitar chord companion
F Diminished Chord
Learn the F Diminished chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Fb3Abb5Cb
Playable F Diminished Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
E shape, open position
Low to high strings: 1 2 3 1 x x
D shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: x x 3 4 x 4
C shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x 8 6 x 6 7
A shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x 8 9 10 9 x
G shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: 13 11 x 13 12 x
Full fretboard map
Every F Diminished Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using F Diminished
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
Passing diminished motion
Use the tension as a connector between more stable harmony.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | F |
| b3 | m3 | Ab |
| b5 | d5 | Cb |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – b3 – b5
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.