B° 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) Tuning

Short answer: B° is a B Diminished chord with the notes B, D, F. In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 31 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play B° on 5-String Guitar

B°, Bmb5, Bmo5, Bdim, BDiminished

Notes: B, D, F

9,8,0,7,0 (32.1.)
9,8,0,10,0 (21.3.)
9,8,9,7,0 (3241.)
x,2,3,4,3 (x1243)
x,2,0,4,6 (x1.23)
9,8,0,7,6 (43.21)
9,5,0,7,6 (41.32)
9,8,0,10,6 (32.41)
x,x,9,7,6 (xx321)
9,8,0,x,0 (21.x.)
x,2,3,x,3 (x12x3)
9,x,0,10,0 (1x.2.)
9,8,0,7,x (32.1x)
9,8,x,7,0 (32x1.)
9,8,0,10,x (21.3x)
9,8,9,7,x (3241x)
x,2,0,x,6 (x1.x2)
9,8,0,x,6 (32.x1)
9,x,0,7,6 (3x.21)
9,5,0,x,6 (31.x2)
9,8,x,7,6 (43x21)
9,x,9,7,6 (3x421)
9,x,0,10,6 (2x.31)
9,5,9,x,6 (314x2)
9,5,x,7,6 (41x32)
9,8,0,x,x (21.xx)
9,x,0,10,x (1x.2x)
9,8,x,7,x (32x1x)
9,x,0,x,6 (2x.x1)
9,x,x,7,6 (3xx21)
9,5,x,x,6 (31xx2)

Quick Summary

  • The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F
  • In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 31 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B° chord on 5-String Guitar?

B° is a B Diminished chord. It contains the notes B, D, F. On 5-String Guitar in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 31 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B° on 5-String Guitar?

To play B° on in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, use one of the 31 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 5-String Guitar?

In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 31 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.

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