Bdim7 Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the Bdim7 chord under your fingers? 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 Bdim7, step by step.
- Notes: B, D, F and Ab
- Frets: 1 2 1 2
- Tuning: g C E A
Bdim7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Diminished 7th
- Also known as
- B diminished seventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 b5 bb7
- Intervals
- B (root), D (minor 3rd), F (diminished 5th), Ab (diminished 7th)
- Notes
- B, D, F and Ab
- Frets
- 1 2 1 2
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bdim7 chord
Here is the Bdim7 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your middle finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Put your little 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 Bdim7 chord?
The Bdim7 chord is built from four notes: B, D, F and Ab (the root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th and diminished 7th). 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 Bdim7 chord
Want to go further?
Once Bdim7 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 Bdim7 between two others rather than rest on it. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.