This easy open B flat diminished chord uses the open 1st string. It contains the 1 (root), b3 and b5, in perfect order, without any note double ups or changing of octaves. The image below contains the musical notation, chord chart, tabs and scale degrees for the easy B flat diminished (Bb°) chord shape.
How to play the easy open B flat diminished chord
- Place your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 3rd string.
- Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string.
- Strum the first three strings.
Easy open Bb diminished chord info
- This shape is the easy, open version of the Bb diminished chord.
- It contains the notes (from the 3rd string down) Bb, Db and Fb.
- It contains the 1 (root), b3 and b5 in the key of Bb.
- It is a diminished chord.