Fdim Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the Fdim chord under your fingers? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C and E strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play Fdim, step by step.
- Notes: F, Ab and B
- Frets: 4 5 4 x
- Tuning: g C E A
Fdim ukulele chord details
- Type
- Diminished triad
- Also known as
- F diminished
- Formula
- 1 b3 b5
- Intervals
- F (root), Ab (minor 3rd), B (diminished 5th)
- Notes
- F, Ab and B
- Frets
- 4 5 4 x
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Fdim chord
Here is the Fdim chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 4th fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 5th fret of the C string.
- Put your middle finger on the 4th fret of the E string.
- Do not play the A string.
- Strum the strings you are fretting.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Fdim chord?
The Fdim chord is built from three notes: F, Ab and B (the root, minor 3rd and diminished 5th). Diminished chords are tense and dark, usually used as a quick passing chord between two others rather than on their own.
Ukulele songs that use the Fdim chord
Want to go further?
Once Fdim feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try F7, Fmaj7, Fm and F. Diminished chords work as passing chords, so you will usually slide Fdim between two others rather than rest on it. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.