F# DIMINISHED SEVENTH - CHARANGO
Bass position 2
Chord composition
| I | ♭III | ♭V | ♭♭VII |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Minor third | Diminished fifth | Diminished seventh |
| F# | A | C | F# |
ALL ABOUT THE F# DIMINISHED SEVENTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The F# Diminished Seventh chord is composed of 4 notes :
- F# (Root)
- A (Minor third)
- C (Diminished fifth)
- F# (Diminished seventh)
These notes form a diminished seventh chord, creating maximum and symmetrical tension.
How to play F# Diminished Seventh on charango
The dim7 chord is entirely symmetrical, each note separated by 1.5 tones (minor third).
- Total symmetry: the chord repeats every 3 semitones on the neck
- Passing chord: mainly used to create chromatic transitions
- Harmonic ambiguity: can resolve to 4 different chords
Its extreme tension and ambiguity make it a powerful tool for modulations and dramatic passages.
Common uses of F# Diminished Seventh
The dim7 chord has special harmonic functions:
- Chromatic passing: between two stable chords
- Dominant substitution: replaces V7b9 without root
- Modulation: its symmetry allows modulation to several keys
Styles
Jazz: chromatic passing and dominant substitution.
Classical music: leading tone diminished function (vii°7).
Tango: creates the characteristic dramatic tension.