B diminished guitar chord
How to play the B diminished chord, written Bdim, on guitar. The shape is x 2 0 x 0 1 and it sounds the notesB – D – F — free to print or download below.
How to play the B diminished 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 0 x 0 1 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
- Strum and check. Strum the 4 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes B – D – F.
Notes in the B diminished chord
The B diminished chord contains the notes B – D – F. The diagram shows the common open shape, x 2 0 x 0 1 from the lowest string to the highest.
B diminished guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the B diminished chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 2 0 x 0 1 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 2 open strings and mute the 2 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes B – D – F.
What notes are in the B diminished chord?
The B diminished chord (Bdim) contains the notes B – D – F.
Is the B diminished guitar chord diagram free?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.