F° Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open A Tuning

Short answer: F° is a F Diminished chord with the notes F, A♭, C♭. In Open A tuning, there are 12 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play F° on Banjo

F°, Fmb5, Fmo5, Fdim, FDiminished

Notes: F, A♭, C♭

x,1,2,4,4 (x1234)
x,x,8,7,7 (xx211)
2,1,2,x,4 (213x4)
2,1,x,4,4 (21x34)
8,x,8,7,7 (2x311)
x,1,2,x,4 (x12x3)
11,x,8,7,7 (3x211)
11,x,8,10,7 (4x231)
2,x,x,4,4 (1xx23)
2,1,x,x,4 (21xx3)
11,x,8,10,x (3x12x)
11,x,8,x,7 (3x2x1)

Quick Summary

  • The F° chord contains the notes: F, A♭, C♭
  • In Open A tuning, there are 12 voicings available
  • Also written as: Fmb5, Fmo5, F dim, F Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F° chord on Banjo?

F° is a F Diminished chord. It contains the notes F, A♭, C♭. On Banjo in Open A tuning, there are 12 ways to play this chord.

How do you play F° on Banjo?

To play F° on in Open A tuning, use one of the 12 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 Banjo?

In Open A tuning, there are 12 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♭.