Bbdim chord (B flat diminished) on piano
Bbdim (B flat diminished) has three notes: B flat, D flat and F flat. Its formula is 1, b3, b5. In major keys, Bbdim is the vii° chord in B major.
Bbdim inversions and fingering
Bb Db Fb · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
Db Fb Bb · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
Fb Bb Db · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Bbdim |
|---|---|
| Also written | Bb°, Bbo |
| Notes | Bb Db Fb |
| Formula | 1 b3 b5 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, tritone |
| Type | Diminished chord |
Bbdim across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: Db3 (flat 3), Fb3 (flat 5), Bb3 (1), Db4 (flat 3), Fb4 (flat 5), Bb4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bbdim chord?
Bbdim (B flat diminished) has three notes: B flat, D flat and F flat. Its formula is 1, b3, b5. Bb is the root, Db is the minor third and Fb is the tritone.
How do you play Bbdim on piano?
Play Bb, Db and Fb together. Root position: Bb Db Fb · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Bbdim in?
In major keys, Bbdim is the vii° chord in B major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Bbdim and Bbm?
Bbdim is Bbm with its 5th lowered a half step, from F to Fb. That flat 5th is what gives it its tense sound.