B Diminished Piano Chord Chart
Notes: B - D - F
Formula: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5
Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th
Bdim
Quick answer
The Bdim piano chord uses the keys B, D, F. Play all 3 notes together for the full B Diminished sound.
- Piano keys
- B, D, F
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - ♭5
- Chord tone count
- 3 notes
Keys to Play
White keys: B, D, F
Play all 3 notes simultaneously with your right hand.
About Diminished Chords
Built from two stacked minor 3rds. Diminished chords sound tense and unstable, often used as passing chords.
B Diminished Piano Chord FAQ
What notes are in the B Diminished piano chord?
The B Diminished piano chord uses the notes B, D, F.
Which piano keys do you press for Bdim?
Press B, D, F and play all 3 notes together.
What is the formula for B Diminished?
The B Diminished formula is 1 - ♭3 - ♭5: Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th.