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B Diminished chord on guitar

B diminished (Bdim) is a diminished triad: tense and unstable. It is built from B, D and F (formula 1 ♭3 ♭5). Diminished chords usually pass between two other chords, leading up a half step. The easiest way to play it in standard tuning is xx9767.

6××
x x 9 7 6 7
9××
x x 9 10 12 10

Bdim fingerings (low E to high E)

  1. Fret 6: xx9767. Mute the low E and A strings.
  2. Fret 9: x-x-9-10-12-10. Mute the low E and A strings.

Questions

What notes are in the Bdim chord?
Bdim is made of B, D and F: the root, minor 3rd and tritone above B.
What is the easiest way to play Bdim?
Play xx9767 (low E to high E): mute the low E and A strings.
Which keys is Bdim in?
Bdim belongs to C major (vii°).

Also try: B Major · B Minor · B7 · Bmaj7 · Chord Charts