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Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide

F#/Gb Diminished Bass Chord

Master the F#dim chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.

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4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation

G|--------------|
D|----------4---|
A|----0--3------|
E|-2------------|

Chord Tones & Degree Formula

Chord Tones: F# - A - C

F# Diminished is the same set of pitches as Gb Diminished; this page spells the notes from F#.

1
F#
Interval: +0st
♭3
A
Interval: +3st
♭5
C
Interval: +6st

Interactive Fretboard Chart

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Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.

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D
F#
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F#
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E
F#
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C

Musical Role & Bass Application

Character: Tense, unsettled, and leading.

Bass Application: Passing diminished bass lines, vii° in major keys, and chromatic tension.

All the notes of the F# Diminished chord fit inside F# Blues, F# Locrian and F# Diminished Whole-Half; they also fit E Natural Minor.

Check it on your own bass with the audio-interface bass trainer, or practise it over a ready-made line from the bass riff library with TAB and MIDI.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the F#/Gb Diminished bass chord?

The chord tones of the F# Diminished bass chord are: F# - A - C. The formula is: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5. F# Diminished is the same set of pitches as Gb Diminished; this page spells the notes from F#.

How do bassists use Diminished chords in basslines?

Tense, unsettled, and leading. Passing diminished bass lines, vii° in major keys, and chromatic tension.

How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?

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