B° Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open D Tuning

Short answer: B° is a B Diminished chord with the notes B, D, F. In Open D tuning, there are 6 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play B° on Mandolin

B°, Bm^b5, Bm^o5, Bdim, BDiminished

Notes: B, D, F

Quick Summary

The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F
In Open D tuning, there are 6 voicings available
Also written as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished
Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandolin fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B° chord on Mandolin?

B° is a B Diminished chord. It contains the notes B, D, F. On Mandolin in Open D tuning, there are 6 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B° on Mandolin?

To play B° on in Open D tuning, use one of the 6 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 Mandolin?

In Open D tuning, there are 6 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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