root position: Fdim
F – A♭ – C♭ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Fdim Piano Chord
The F diminished chord (Fdim) is made of the notes F, A♭ and C♭. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – ♭5.
Notes in Fdim
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| A♭ | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| C♭ | ♭5 | diminished 5th |
How to play Fdim on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Fdim inversions
1st inversion: Fdim/Ab
A♭ – C♭ – F · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Fdim/Cb
C♭ – F – A♭ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Fdim
Fdim is also written as F°, Fmb5, Fm♭5.