Bb Diminished Guitar Chord Chart

Notes: Bb - Db - E

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5

Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th

Quick answer

The Bbdim guitar chord is played as x-1-2-3-2-x from low E to high E and uses the notes Bb, Db, E.

Fret pattern
x-1-2-3-2-x
Chord notes
Bb, Db, E
Formula
1 - ♭3 - ♭5

Bbdim

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Standard

How to Play Bbdim

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

About Diminished Chords

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

Bb Diminished Guitar Chord FAQ

What notes are in the Bb Diminished guitar chord?

The Bb Diminished guitar chord uses the notes Bb, Db, E.

How do you play Bbdim on guitar?

Play the Bbdim guitar chord with the x-1-2-3-2-x fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and high E strings Place your index finger on fret 1 of the A string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the B string Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the G string

What is the formula for Bb Diminished?

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

Bb Diminished on Other Instruments

Other Diminished Chords