F° Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open D Tuning

Short answer: F° is a F Diminished chord with the notes F, A♭, C♭. In Open D tuning, there are 6 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♭

3,6,2,3 (2413)
3,3,2,6 (2314)
3,6,2,6 (2314)
x,3,2,6 (x213)
3,6,2,x (231x)
3,x,2,6 (2x13)

Quick Summary

  • The F° chord contains the notes: F, A♭, C♭
  • In Open D tuning, there are 6 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 Open D tuning, there are 6 ways to play this chord.

How do you play F° on Mandolin?

To play F° on in Open D tuning, use one of the 6 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 Open D tuning, there are 6 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♭.