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

Short answer: F° is a F Diminished chord with the notes F, A♭, C♭. In GDAD tuning, there are 8 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♭

10,9,11,9 (2131)
x,3,2,6 (x213)
10,9,8,6 (4321)
10,6,8,9 (4123)
10,9,11,x (213x)
10,9,x,6 (32x1)
10,6,x,9 (31x2)
10,x,11,9 (2x31)

Quick Summary

  • The F° chord contains the notes: F, A♭, C♭
  • In GDAD tuning, there are 8 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 GDAD tuning, there are 8 ways to play this chord.

How do you play F° on 4-String Banjo?

To play F° on in GDAD tuning, use one of the 8 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 GDAD tuning, there are 8 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♭.

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