Bdim Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Bdim chord on your ukulele? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A four-finger shape. Here is how to play Bdim, step by step.
- Notes: B, D and F
- Frets: 4 2 1 2
- Tuning: g C E A
Bdim ukulele chord details
- Type
- Diminished triad
- Also known as
- B diminished
- Formula
- 1 b3 b5
- Intervals
- B (root), D (minor 3rd), F (diminished 5th)
- Notes
- B, D and F
- Frets
- 4 2 1 2
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bdim chord
Here is the Bdim chord step by step:
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the g string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Bdim chord?
The Bdim chord is built from three notes: B, D and F (the root, minor 3rd and diminished 5th). On the ukulele the B is doubled, so you get a nice full sound. Diminished chords are tense and dark, usually used as a quick passing chord between two others rather than on their own.
Ukulele songs that use the Bdim chord
- Misc CartoonsI’d Rather Be Me (With You) (Steven Universe Future)
- Panic! at the DiscoLying is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off
- Misc MoviesA Lovely Night
- John LegendEverybody Knows
- MitskiBrand New City
- LovejoyCall Me What You Like
- MGMTLittle Dark Age
- Billie HolidayAll Of Me
- AJRHumpty Dumpty
- Bruno MajorPlaces We Won’t Walk
Want to go further?
Once Bdim feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try B7, Bmaj7, Bm and B. Diminished chords work as passing chords, so you will usually slide Bdim between two others rather than rest on it. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.