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