B♭ diminished guitar chord
How to play the B♭ diminished chord (also written A♯), written B♭dim, on guitar. The shape is x 1 2 3 2 x 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 1 2 3 2 x (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 1 2 3 2 x 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 1 2 3 2 x (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 0 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 (B♭dim) contains the notes B♭ – D♭ – F♭.
Is the B♭ diminished guitar chord diagram free?
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