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F Diminished chord on guitar

F diminished (Fdim) is a diminished triad: tense and unstable. It is built from F, G# and B (formula 1 ♭3 ♭5). Diminished chords usually pass between two other chords, leading up a half step. The easiest way to play it in standard tuning is xx3101.

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Fdim fingerings (low E to high E)

Open position: xx3101. Mute the low E and A strings, let the B string ring open.
Fret 3: xx3464. Mute the low E and A strings.

Questions

What notes are in the Fdim chord?: Fdim is made of F, G# and B: the root, minor 3rd and tritone above F.
What is the easiest way to play Fdim?: Play xx3101 (low E to high E): mute the low E and A strings, let the B string ring open.
Which keys is Fdim in?: Fdim belongs to F# major (vii°).

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