Chord · 7ths
BdimMaj7 — B Diminished Major 7th
BdimMaj7 is the B diminished major 7th chord. It is built on the root B with minor 3rd (D), diminished 5th (F) and major 7th (A♯) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 ♭5 7, sounding the notes B D F A♯. On the piano it sits at B (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still BdimMaj7.
- Root
- B
- Quality
- Diminished Major 7th
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 ♭5 7
- Notes
- B D F A♯
On the keyboard
The notes of BdimMaj7
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | root | B3 |
| ♭3 | D | minor 3rd | D4 |
| ♭5 | F | diminished 5th | F4 |
| 7 | A♯ | major 7th | A♯4 |
Other 7ths on B
Diminished Major 7th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.