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
How to Play Bdim
- 1Mute the low E and high E strings
- 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the A string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the D string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the B string
- 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.