Bdim7 chord on ukulele
B Diminished Seventh. Notes: B, D, F and Ab.
How to play Bdim7
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (Ab).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Bdim7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
The diminished seventh is built entirely from minor thirds, so it repeats every three frets. It is a dramatic passing chord. The formula is 1 b3 b5 bb7, and you will also see it written as B°7 and Bo7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Bdim7 chord?
Bdim7 (B diminished seventh) is made of four notes: B (root), D (minor third), F (diminished fifth) and Ab (diminished seventh).
How do you play Bdim7 on ukulele?
The easiest Bdim7 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (Ab). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
Is Bdim7 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a diminished seventh chord sound like?
The diminished seventh is built entirely from minor thirds, so it repeats every three frets. It is a dramatic passing chord.