Bdim chord on guitar
B Diminished. Notes: B, D and F.
How to play Bdim
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open D and B strings ring.
- Don't play the low E and G strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play Bdim
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 2 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
The diminished triad stacks two minor thirds. It sounds tense and unstable and is mostly used as a passing chord. The formula is 1 b3 b5, and you will also see it written as B° and Bo.
Keys that use Bdim
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Questions
What notes are in the Bdim chord?
Bdim (B diminished) is made of three notes: B (root), D (minor third) and F (diminished fifth).
How do you play Bdim on guitar?
The easiest Bdim is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Let the open D and B strings ring.
Is Bdim hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is Bdim in?
Bdim belongs to 2 keys: C major (as the vii° chord) and A minor (as the ii° chord).
What does a diminished chord sound like?
The diminished triad stacks two minor thirds. It sounds tense and unstable and is mostly used as a passing chord.