F° Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard Tuning

Short answer: F° is a F Diminished chord with the notes F, A♭, C♭. In Standard tuning, there are 3 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Fmb5, Fmo5, F dim, F Diminished

How to Play F° on Bass

F°, Fmb5, Fmo5, Fdim, FDiminished

Notes: F, A♭, C♭

1,2,3,1 (1231)
x,8,6,4 (x321)
1,2,x,1 (12x1)

Quick Summary

  • The F° chord contains the notes: F, A♭, C♭
  • In Standard tuning, there are 3 voicings available
  • Also written as: Fmb5, Fmo5, F dim, F Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F° chord on Bass?

F° is a F Diminished chord. It contains the notes F, A♭, C♭. On Bass in Standard tuning, there are 3 ways to play this chord.

How do you play F° on Bass?

To play F° on in Standard tuning, use one of the 3 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the F° chord?

The F° chord contains the notes: F, A♭, C♭.

How many ways can you play F° on Bass?

In Standard tuning, there are 3 voicings for the F° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: F, A♭, C♭.

What are other names for F°?

F° is also known as Fmb5, Fmo5, F dim, F Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: F, A♭, C♭.