Bdim/F

Bdim/F is a B diminished chord with F in the bass.

Bdim/F guitar chord is also written as Bo/F or Bm♭5/F.

Below are up to 8 popular shapes for the Bdim/F guitar chord, with suggested finger positions on the fretboard.


Bdim/F guitar chord diagram

How to play the Bdim/F chord

String numbers run from the thinnest string (1st) to the thickest string (6th). Match each numbered finger to the diagrams.

Shape x80707

  • Place your index finger (1) on the 7th fret of the 3rd (G) string.
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the 7th fret of the 1st (high E) string.
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the 8th fret of the 5th (A) string.
  • Let the 2nd (B) string and 4th (D) string ring open.
  • Do not play the 6th (low E) string.

Shape x89707

  • Place your index finger (1) on the 7th fret of the 3rd (G) string.
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the 7th fret of the 1st (high E) string.
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the 8th fret of the 5th (A) string.
  • Place your little finger (4) on the 9th fret of the 4th (D) string.
  • Let the 2nd (B) string ring open.
  • Do not play the 6th (low E) string.

View B diminished inversions and slash chords

Bdim - Bdim/D - Bdim/F

View diminished chord for guitar with other root notes

C - D - E - F - G - A - B - C♯ - D♯ - F♯ - G♯ - A♯ - D♭ - E♭ - G♭ - A♭ - B♭