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Bb Diminished chord on guitar

Bb diminished (Bbdim) is a diminished triad: tense and unstable. It is built from Bb, Db and E (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 x12320.

Bbdim fingerings (low E to high E)

1. Open position: x12320. Mute the low E string, let the high E string ring open.
2. Fret 5: xx8656. Mute the low E and A strings.
3. Fret 8: x-x-8-9-11-9. Mute the low E and A strings.

Questions

What notes are in the Bbdim chord?

Bbdim is made of Bb, Db and E: the root, minor 3rd and tritone above Bb.

What is the easiest way to play Bbdim?

Play x12320 (low E to high E): mute the low E string, let the high E string ring open.

Which keys is Bbdim in?

Bbdim belongs to B major (vii°).

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