Bdim7 guitar chord
The Bdim7 chord (B diminished 7th) is built from the notes B, D, F and Ab, formula 1–b3–b5–bb7.
- Notes
- B D F Ab
- Type
- diminished 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
Fret 1Shape 1 of 4
x2313xHow to play Bdim7
The easiest Bdim7 shape is x2313x, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Dramatic and symmetrical. The same shape repeats every three frets.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Bdim7 chord?
Bdim7 contains B, D, F and Ab. Its formula is 1–b3–b5–bb7.
Is Bdim7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x2313x.
What can I play instead of Bdim7?
Bdim is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bdim7 is too hard or too busy.