B Diminished Guitar Chord Chart

Notes: B - D - F

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5

Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th

Quick answer

The Bdim guitar chord is played as x-2-3-4-3-x from low E to high E and uses the notes B, D, F.

Fret pattern
x-2-3-4-3-x
Chord notes
B, D, F
Formula
1 - ♭3 - ♭5

Bdim

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Standard

How to Play Bdim

  1. 1Mute the low E and high E strings
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the A string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the D string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the B string
  5. 5Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the G string

About Diminished Chords

Built from two stacked minor 3rds. Diminished chords sound tense and unstable, often used as passing chords.

B Diminished Guitar Chord FAQ

What notes are in the B Diminished guitar chord?

The B Diminished guitar chord uses the notes B, D, F.

How do you play Bdim on guitar?

Play the Bdim guitar chord with the x-2-3-4-3-x fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and high E strings Place your index finger on fret 2 of the A string Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the D string Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the B string Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the G string

What is the formula for B Diminished?

The B Diminished formula is 1 - ♭3 - ♭5: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th.

B Diminished on Other Instruments

Other Diminished Chords