Accessible Page: How to Play a Bbdim7 Chord on Guitar – Easy Bb Diminished Seventh Guitar Chord
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Chord Shapes
There are 5 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the low E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the A string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
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Position 3
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the B string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the high E string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 4
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 12 of the G string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 13 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 14 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 14 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 5
Fingers Positions
- Mute the A string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the B string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the low E string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Bb dim7 Description
Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on the Bb dim7 chord. As part of the Diminished Chords family, the Bb dim7 chord is composed of the notes Bb, Db, Fb, and Abb. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), b5 (Diminished Fifth), and bb7 (Diminished Seventh).
Understanding the music intervals that construct a chord is crucial for mastering the fretboard and enhancing your musical knowledge. If you're new to this concept, you might want to check out this detailed tutorial about fretboard intervals.
The Bb dim7 chord, like all diminished chords, has a unique sound that can add a dramatic effect to your music. If you want to delve deeper into the world of diminished chords, we have a full tutorial about diminished guitar chords that you might find helpful.
As you progress with your guitar playing, it's important to understand how chords are built by stacking intervals. We have a comprehensive tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals. This will not only help you understand the Bb dim7 chord better, but also enable you to create your own chord shapes and variations.
Once you've mastered the Bb dim7 chord, you might want to explore how this chord can be used in different chord progressions. Our tutorial about the most common chord progressions can guide you on how to put chords together to create songs.
Remember, learning chords is not just about memorizing shapes, but also understanding the theory behind them. If you have a chord shape and you're not sure how to name it, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes can be a great help.
Stay tuned for the next part of this tutorial where we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that will show you how to play the Bb dim7 chord. Happy playing!
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