F# Half Diminished
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: Fβ― is enharmonically equivalent to Gβ. See Gb Half Diminished.
Notes
F# Half Diminished Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | F#4 β A4 β C5 β E5 |
| 1st Inversion | A4 β C5 β E5 β F#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | C5 β E5 β F#5 β A5 |
| 3rd Inversion | F#4 β A4 β C5 β E4 |
Key Signature
The key of F# Half Diminished has 6 sharps: Fβ―, Cβ―, Gβ―, Dβ―, Aβ―, Eβ―.
Theory: Intervals
The F# Half Diminished is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-d5-m7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-d5-m7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
F# Half Diminished β Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the F# Half Diminished chord?
F# Half Diminished is built from the F# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the F# Half Diminished chord used in music?
F# Half Diminished appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Half Diminished).
What is the fingering for F# Half Diminished?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of F# Half Diminished?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
What is the ii-V-i progression with F# Half Diminished?
F# Half Diminished functions as the ii chord in minor-key jazz harmony, resolving through the V7 to the minor tonic.
Practice Tips
- Minor-key iiβVβi is essential jazz vocabulary.
- Compare with F#dim7 and F#m7.
- The flatted fifth creates the half-diminished tension.
- Essential for jazz minor keys.
- The ΓΈ symbol means half-diminished.
- Practice in context of minor-key progressions.