The B diminished 7 chord (Bdim7) is made of the notes B, D, F and G#. It is built from the root B with a minor third, a diminished fifth and a diminished seventh.
The diminished 7 chord is symmetrical and very tense: it works as a passing chord in jazz and classical music.
B diminished 7
Notes: B – D – F – G#
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 789797. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the B diminished 7 chord (Bdim7) are B, D, F and G#.
How do you play the B diminished 7 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 789797.
How is the B diminished 7 chord built?
The B diminished 7 chord (Bdim7) is made of the notes B, D, F and G#. It is built from the root B with a minor third, a diminished fifth and a diminished seventh.