Bdim guitar chord
The Bdim chord (B diminished) is built from the notes B, D and F, formula 1–b3–b5. It appears in C major (as vii°).
- Notes
- B D F
- Type
- diminished
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 4
x20401How to play Bdim
The easiest Bdim shape is x20401, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Tense and unstable. It usually appears briefly as a passing chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Bdim chord?
Bdim contains B, D and F. Its formula is 1–b3–b5.
Is Bdim hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x20401.