B half-diminished guitar chord
How to play the B half-diminished chord, written Bm7♭5, on guitar. The shape is x 2 3 2 3 x and it sounds the notesB – D – F – A — free to print or download below.
How to play the B half-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 3 2 3 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 – A.
Notes in the B half-diminished chord
The B half-diminished chord contains the notes B – D – F – A. The diagram shows the common open shape, x 2 3 2 3 x from the lowest string to the highest.
B half-diminished guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the B half-diminished chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 2 3 2 3 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 – A.
What notes are in the B half-diminished chord?
The B half-diminished chord (Bm7♭5) contains the notes B – D – F – A.
Is the B half-diminished guitar chord diagram free?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.