Bdim Piano Chord
A tense, unstable chord demanding resolution. Often used as a passing chord between two more stable chords, for example between the I and II degrees.
Recommended voicing
Bb3 · C#4 · E4
Notation for Bdim chord
Other names: B diminished, B dim, B°
Music theory name: diminished triad
Common name: B diminished chord
Intervals and tones in Bdim chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| B | Root |
| C# | Minor 3rd |
| E | Diminished 5th |
Inversions
1st inversion
C#4 · E4 · Bb4
2nd inversion
E4 · Bb4 · C#5