Bdim open chord (x20x01)
- Fingering
- x20x01
- Fingers
- – 3 – – – 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the B diminished chord
The Bdim chord is made of B · D · F. Its formula is 1–♭3–♭5.
| Note | Degree | Interval from B |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | root |
| D | ♭3 | minor third |
| F | ♭5 | diminished fifth |
How to play the Bdim guitar chord
- Put your second finger on the 1st fret of the high E string.
- Put your third finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Let the D and B strings ring open.
- Do not play the low E and G strings: mute them with the side of a fretting finger.
That is the open-position shape, x20x01. It is rated easy: 2 fingers, 4 strings.
Why your Bdim chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open D string sits next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or that string will sound dead.
This Bdim shape skips a string in the middle. Let the finger on the string above lean over and touch it lightly so it stays silent when you strum.
Bdim open chord
The open Bdim chord is x20x01. It uses the open D and B strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the Bdim chord
Bdim is the vii° chord in C major. In minor keys it is the ii° chord in A minor.
Chords related to Bdim
Bdim guitar chord questions
How do you play a Bdim chord on guitar?
Play x20x01, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - 3 - - - 2.
What notes are in the Bdim chord?
The B diminished chord has 3 notes: B, D and F. Its formula is 1–♭3–♭5, counted from the B major scale.
What keys is the Bdim chord in?
Bdim is the vii° chord in C major. In minor keys it is the ii° chord in A minor.
Bdim chord diagram to print or save
Printable Bdim chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · Bdim chord PNG (1200 px)
