All about the F# Diminished chord

What notes are in the F# Diminished chord?

The F# Diminished chord is played out of 4 notes: F#, A, C, D#.

How to play the F# Diminished chord on piano?

What tones from the F# Major scale are used in the F# Diminished chord?

The F# Diminished chord borrows 4 tones from the F# Major scale: 1, b3, b5, 6.

IbIIIbVVI
F#ACD#

What are the alterations in the F# Diminished chord?

The F# Diminished chord contains the following alterations:
  • 2 Sharp