Bbdim7 guitar chord
The Bbdim7 chord (Bb diminished 7th) is built from the notes Bb, Db, Fb and Abb, formula 1–b3–b5–bb7.
- Notes
- Bb Db Fb Abb
- Type
- diminished 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
x1202xHow to play Bbdim7
The easiest Bbdim7 shape is x1202x, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Dramatic and symmetrical. The same shape repeats every three frets.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Bbdim7 chord?
Bbdim7 contains Bb, Db, Fb and Abb. Its formula is 1–b3–b5–bb7.
Is Bbdim7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x1202x.
What can I play instead of Bbdim7?
Bbdim is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bbdim7 is too hard or too busy.