Accessible Page: B Diminished Guitar Chord | All You Need To Know

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Chord Shapes

There are 5 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 14 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

B dim Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the B dim chord, a member of the intriguing Diminished Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes B, D, and F, giving it a unique and distinct sound. The intervals that build this chord are the 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), and b5 (Diminished Fifth). These intervals are what give the B dim chord its characteristic tone.

Understanding how these intervals work is essential to mastering the B dim chord and other complex chords. Our guitar music theory tutorial can provide a deeper understanding of how chords are built by stacking intervals.

For those who are new to the world of diminished chords, you might find our diminished guitar chords tutorial helpful. This guide will walk you through the basics of diminished chords, setting a strong foundation for you to master the B dim chord.

If you're interested in exploring the relationship between notes on the fretboard, our fretboard intervals tutorial is a great resource. This tutorial will help you understand how to identify and play intervals on the guitar fretboard, a key skill when learning new chords like the B dim.

Once you've mastered the B dim chord, you might be interested in learning how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose them. Our guitar chords notation tutorial is an excellent guide for this. It will help you understand how to write and read chord notation, a valuable skill for any guitarist.

Let's dive in and start learning the B dim chord, its unique sound, and its place in the world of guitar music. Happy playing!

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