F° 4-String Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Dim Tuning

Short answer: F° is a F Diminished chord with the notes F, A♭, C♭. In Dim tuning, there are 14 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play F° on 4-String Banjo

F°, Fmb5, Fmo5, Fdim, FDiminished

Notes: F, A♭, C♭

5,5,5,0 (123.)
x,2,2,3 (x112)
5,2,5,0 (213.)
5,2,2,3 (3112)
x,2,5,0 (x12.)
5,5,5,3 (2341)
5,5,5,9 (1112)
5,8,5,0 (132.)
5,5,2,3 (3412)
5,5,5,x (111x)
5,x,5,0 (1x2.)
5,8,x,0 (12x.)
5,5,x,3 (23x1)
5,x,2,3 (3x12)

Quick Summary

  • The F° chord contains the notes: F, A♭, C♭
  • In Dim tuning, there are 14 voicings available
  • Also written as: Fmb5, Fmo5, F dim, F Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F° chord on 4-String Banjo?

F° is a F Diminished chord. It contains the notes F, A♭, C♭. On 4-String Banjo in Dim tuning, there are 14 ways to play this chord.

How do you play F° on 4-String Banjo?

To play F° on in Dim tuning, use one of the 14 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 4-String Banjo?

In Dim tuning, there are 14 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♭.