B° 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard High 5 (ADGBE) Tuning

Short answer: B° is a B Diminished chord with the notes B, D, F. In Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 22 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°, Bm^b5, Bm^o5, Bdim, BDiminished

Notes: B, D, F

Quick Summary

• The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F
• In Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 22 voicings available
• Also written as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished
• Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

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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 Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 22 ways to play this chord.

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

To play B° on in Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, use one of the 22 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 Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 22 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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