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B dim7 Description

The intervals in this chord are Root, Minor Third, diminished Fifth, and Diminished Seventh

This chord is also known as:

  • B Diminished Seventh
  • B Dim
  • B Diminished 7
  • B O7
  • Bdim7

The notes of the B Diminished Seventh chord are B, D, F, and Ab

Because Diminished 7th chords are symmetrical, you can play all the inversions with the same shapes.

Learn 7 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 3 of the D string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the low E string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the G string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 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 4 of the G string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the A string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 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 9 of the D string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the B string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

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

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

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Position 5

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D and B strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the G string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

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Position 6

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the A string
  • Mute the high E string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D and B strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the low E string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

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Position 7

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Let the D string play without pressing any fret
  • Let the B string play without pressing any fret
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 1 of the G string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 1 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position uses open strings

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