B diminished 7th guitar chord
How to play the B diminished 7th chord, written Bdim7, on guitar. The shape is x 2 3 1 3 1 and it sounds the notesB – D – F – A♭ — free to print or download below.
How to play the B diminished 7th chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x 2 3 1 3 1 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Lay your first finger flat across the barred fret, then add the remaining fingers as shown.
- Strum and check. Strum the 5 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes B – D – F – A♭.
Notes in the B diminished 7th chord
The B diminished 7th chord contains the notes B – D – F – A♭. The diagram shows the common barre shape, x 2 3 1 3 1 from the lowest string to the highest.
B diminished 7th guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the B diminished 7th chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 2 3 1 3 1 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 0 open strings and mute the 1 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes B – D – F – A♭.
What notes are in the B diminished 7th chord?
The B diminished 7th chord (Bdim7) contains the notes B – D – F – A♭.
Is the B diminished 7th guitar chord diagram free?
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