F° Piano Chord — Chart, Notes and Inversions
Short answer: F° is a F Diminished chord containing the notes F, A♭, C♭. It has 3 inversions. Use the diagrams below to learn each voicing on the keyboard.
Also known as: Fmb5, Fmo5, F dim, F Diminished
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How to Play F° on Piano
F°, Fmb5, Fmo5, Fdim, FDiminished
Notes: F, A♭, C♭
F°, Fmb5, Fmo5, Fdim, FDiminished (1st inversion)
Notes: A♭, C♭, F
F°, Fmb5, Fmo5, Fdim, FDiminished (2nd inversion)
Notes: C♭, F, A♭
Quick Summary
- The F° chord contains the notes: F, A♭, C♭
- It has 3 inversions, each rearranging the same notes
- Also written as: Fmb5, Fmo5, F dim, F Diminished
- Use the keyboard diagrams above to see exact finger positions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the F° chord on piano?
F° is a F Diminished chord. It contains the notes F, A♭, C♭. On piano, play these notes simultaneously to sound the chord.
How do you play F° on piano?
To play F° on piano, press the keys F, A♭, C♭ together. The root position uses these exact notes. There are 3 inversions available, each rearranging the same notes in a different order.
What notes are in the F° chord?
The F° chord contains the notes: F, A♭, C♭.
What are the inversions of F°?
F° has 3 inversions. Each inversion rearranges the notes so a different note is at the bottom. The root position starts with the root note, the first inversion moves it to the top, and so on.
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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