Bdim chord on piano
B Diminished. Notes: B, D and F.
How to play Bdim
- Find B just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D and F above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
Bdim inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
B · D · F1st inversion
D · F · B2nd inversion
F · B · DNotes 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
More B chords
All B piano chordsdiminished chords in every key
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 piano?
Play B, D and F together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of Bdim?
Root position: B D F. 1st inversion: D F B. 2nd inversion: F B D.
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.