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F# Diminished chord on guitar

F# diminished (F#dim) is a diminished triad: tense and unstable. It is built from F#, A and C (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 xx4212.

x x 4 2 1 2

x x 4 5 7 5

F#dim fingerings (low E to high E)

Fret 1: xx4212. Mute the low E and A strings.
Fret 4: xx4575. Mute the low E and A strings.

Questions

What notes are in the F#dim chord?: F#dim is made of F#, A and C: the root, minor 3rd and tritone above F#.
What is the easiest way to play F#dim?: Play xx4212 (low E to high E): mute the low E and A strings.
Which keys is F#dim in?: F#dim belongs to G major (vii°).

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