B° Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop C# Tuning

Short answer: B° is a B Diminished chord with the notes B, D, F. In Drop C# tuning, there are 3 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished

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How to Play B° on Bass

B°, Bmb5, Bmo5, Bdim, BDiminished

Notes: B, D, F

10,9,10,8 (3241)
x,9,10,8 (x231)
10,9,x,8 (32x1)

Quick Summary

  • The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F
  • In Drop C# tuning, there are 3 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B° chord on Bass?

B° is a B Diminished chord. It contains the notes B, D, F. On Bass in Drop C# tuning, there are 3 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B° on Bass?

To play B° on in Drop C# tuning, use one of the 3 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B° chord?

The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F.

How many ways can you play B° on Bass?

In Drop C# tuning, there are 3 voicings for the B° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D, F.

What are other names for B°?

B° is also known as Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D, F.