F° Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Irish Tuning

Short answer: F° is a F Diminished chord with the notes F, A♭, C♭. In Irish tuning, there are 36 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play F° on Mandolin

F°, Fmb5, Fmo5, Fdim, FDiminished

Notes: F, A♭, C♭

x,x,x,x,x,8,6,9 (xxxxx213)
x,x,x,x,x,8,9,6 (xxxxx231)
x,x,x,x,8,x,6,9 (xxxx2x13)
x,x,x,3,x,2,6,3 (xxx2x143)
x,x,x,x,8,x,9,6 (xxxx2x31)
x,x,x,3,x,2,3,6 (xxx2x134)
x,x,x,3,2,x,3,6 (xxx21x34)
x,x,x,3,2,x,6,3 (xxx21x43)
x,x,6,3,2,x,3,x (xx421x3x)
x,x,3,3,x,2,6,x (xx23x14x)
x,x,6,3,x,2,3,x (xx42x13x)
x,x,3,3,2,x,6,x (xx231x4x)
x,x,6,3,x,2,x,3 (xx42x1x3)
x,x,3,3,x,2,x,6 (xx23x1x4)
x,x,6,3,2,x,x,3 (xx421xx3)
x,x,3,3,2,x,x,6 (xx231xx4)
x,x,6,x,x,8,9,x (xx1xx23x)
x,x,9,x,x,8,6,x (xx3xx21x)
x,x,6,x,8,x,9,x (xx1x2x3x)
x,x,9,x,8,x,6,x (xx3x2x1x)
x,x,9,x,8,x,x,6 (xx3x2xx1)
x,x,9,x,x,8,x,6 (xx3xx2x1)
x,x,6,x,8,x,x,9 (xx1x2xx3)
x,x,6,x,x,8,x,9 (xx1xx2x3)
x,10,6,x,8,x,9,x (x41x2x3x)
x,10,9,x,x,8,6,x (x43xx21x)
x,10,9,x,8,x,6,x (x43x2x1x)
x,10,6,x,x,8,9,x (x41xx23x)
x,10,x,x,x,8,6,9 (x4xxx213)
x,10,6,x,8,x,x,9 (x41x2xx3)
x,10,x,x,8,x,9,6 (x4xx2x31)
x,10,6,x,x,8,x,9 (x41xx2x3)
x,10,9,x,x,8,x,6 (x43xx2x1)
x,10,x,x,8,x,6,9 (x4xx2x13)
x,10,x,x,x,8,9,6 (x4xxx231)
x,10,9,x,8,x,x,6 (x43x2xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The F° chord contains the notes: F, A♭, C♭
  • In Irish tuning, there are 36 voicings available
  • Also written as: Fmb5, Fmo5, F dim, F Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandolin fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F° chord on Mandolin?

F° is a F Diminished chord. It contains the notes F, A♭, C♭. On Mandolin in Irish tuning, there are 36 ways to play this chord.

How do you play F° on Mandolin?

To play F° on in Irish tuning, use one of the 36 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 Mandolin?

In Irish tuning, there are 36 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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