Fdim7 Piano Chord
A symmetrical chord built from three stacked minor thirds — any note can theoretically serve as the root. Common in jazz, classical and film music for dramatic tension.
Recommended voicing
F4 · Ab4 · B4 · D5
Notation for Fdim7 chord
Other names: F diminished 7th, F dim7, F°7
Music theory name: diminished seventh chord
Common name: F diminished seventh chord
Intervals and tones in Fdim7 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F | Root |
| Ab | Minor 3rd |
| H | Diminished 5th |
| D | Diminished 7th |
Inversions
1st inversion
Ab4 · B4 · D5 · F5
2nd inversion
B4 · D5 · F5 · Ab5