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F#dim7 Ukulele Chord

A tense, symmetrical diminished seventh built from F#, A, C and D#. Its unresolved, suspended quality makes it ideal for jazz passing chords, classical leading-tone moments and moody cinematic color.

Also known as

  • F#°7
  • Gb°7
  • F# °7
  • Gb °7
  • Gbdim7
  • F# dim7
  • Gb dim7
  • G-flat°7
  • F-sharp°7
  • G-flat °7
  • F-sharp °7
  • G-flatdim7
  • F-sharpdim7
  • G-flat dim7
  • F-sharp dim7
  • F# diminished 7th
  • Gb diminished 7th
  • F# diminished seventh
  • Gb diminished seventh
  • G-flat diminished 7th
  • F-sharp diminished 7th
  • G-flat diminished seventh
  • F-sharp diminished seventh

How to Play This Chord

Position your fingers on the fretboard as shown in the diagram. The vertical lines represent the four strings, from the top G string (left) to the A string (right), and the horizontal lines are the frets. Numbers inside the dots indicate which finger to use: 1 (index), 2 (middle), 3 (ring), 4 (pinky). An X means don't play that string; an O means play it open. A bar spanning multiple strings means one finger presses across all of them at once — this is known as a barre chord.

Tips & Tricks

Put your index on the G string at fret 2, then middle on the E string and ring on the C string at fret 3, finishing with the pinky on the A string at fret 3. Keep your wrist relaxed and fingertips upright so the crowded shape stays clean; thanks to the symmetry, the same grip also names A, C and D# diminished seventh higher up the neck.

There are many ways to play this chord. Try these:

AECG 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3
AECG 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2
AECG 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 3
AECG 2 2 3 3 2 3 2 2

See how F#dim7 works with other chords — Progression Generator