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F diminished seventh chord
The Fdim7 chord (diminished seventh) is made of the notes F, A♭, C♭, E♭♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭♭7.
Fdim7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | Unison |
| ♭3 | A♭ | Minor third |
| ♭5 | C♭ | Diminished fifth |
| ♭♭7 | E♭♭ | Diminished seventh |
Inversions
- Fdim7F A♭ C♭ E♭♭Root position
- Fdim7/A♭A♭ C♭ E♭♭ FFirst inversion
- Fdim7/C♭C♭ E♭♭ F A♭Second inversion
- Fdim7/E♭♭E♭♭ F A♭ C♭Third inversion
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Fdim7 chord?
- The notes are F, A♭, C♭, E♭♭.
- What is the formula of the Fdim7 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭♭7: minor third, diminished fifth, diminished seventh.
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