B diminished Chord

Bdim Chord

Bdim (B diminished chord)

Like any diminished chord, the Bdim chord is formed by playing the root, the minor third and the diminished 5th (flat 5th). It equals to playing the 1st, the 3rd and the flat 5th degree of the B minor scale.

Notation

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How To Play Bdim On The Piano

You can play the B diminished chord by playing in any order the following notes: B, D, F

The inversions of the Bdim chord

  • Root position: B, D, F
  • Inversion 1: D, F, B
  • Inversion 2: F, B, D

Video: Bdim Chord On The Piano

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Fingering for the Left and Right Hand

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Scales in which the Bdim chord occurs

  • C harmonic minor
  • C ionian
  • C major
  • C melodic minor
  • D melodic minor