B° Cavaquinho Chord — Chart and Tabs in TRADICIONAL Tuning

Short answer: B° is a B Diminished chord with the notes B, D, F. In TRADICIONAL tuning, there are 9 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

How to Play B° on Cavaquinho

B°, Bmb5, Bmo5, Bdim, BDiminished

Notes: B, D, F

x,4,3,3 (x211)
9,10,0,0 (12..)
x,4,6,0 (x12.)
9,7,6,0 (321.)
9,10,6,0 (231.)
9,7,6,9 (3214)
9,10,x,0 (12x.)
9,x,6,0 (2x1.)
9,7,6,x (321x)

Quick Summary

  • The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F
  • In TRADICIONAL tuning, there are 9 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Cavaquinho fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B° chord on Cavaquinho?

B° is a B Diminished chord. It contains the notes B, D, F. On Cavaquinho in TRADICIONAL tuning, there are 9 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B° on Cavaquinho?

To play B° on in TRADICIONAL tuning, use one of the 9 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 Cavaquinho?

In TRADICIONAL tuning, there are 9 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.