Chord · Triads
Bdim — B Diminished
Bdim is the B diminished chord. It is built on the root B with minor 3rd (D) and diminished 5th (F) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 ♭5, sounding the notes B D F. On the piano it sits at B (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Bdim.
- Root
- B
- Quality
- Diminished
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 ♭5
- Notes
- B D F
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Bdim
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | root | B3 |
| ♭3 | D | minor 3rd | D4 |
| ♭5 | F | diminished 5th | F4 |
Other triads on B
Diminished chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.