B° Piano Chord — Chart, Notes and Inversions
Short answer: B° is a B Diminished chord containing the notes B, D, F. It has 3 inversions. Use the diagrams below to learn each voicing on the keyboard.
Also known as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished
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How to Play B° on Piano
B°, Bmb5, Bmo5, Bdim, BDiminished
Notes: B, D, F
B°, Bmb5, Bmo5, Bdim, BDiminished (1st inversion)
Notes: D, F, B
B°, Bmb5, Bmo5, Bdim, BDiminished (2nd inversion)
Notes: F, B, D
Quick Summary
- The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F
- It has 3 inversions, each rearranging the same notes
- Also written as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished
- Use the keyboard diagrams above to see exact finger positions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the B° chord on piano?
B° is a B Diminished chord. It contains the notes B, D, F. On piano, play these notes simultaneously to sound the chord.
How do you play B° on piano?
To play B° on piano, press the keys B, D, F together. The root position uses these exact notes. There are 3 inversions available, each rearranging the same notes in a different order.
What notes are in the B° chord?
The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F.
What are the inversions of B°?
B° has 3 inversions. Each inversion rearranges the notes so a different note is at the bottom. The root position starts with the root note, the first inversion moves it to the top, and so on.
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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