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B♭dim7 piano chord

B♭ diminished seventh · Bbdim7

Symbol
B♭dim7
Notes
B♭ – D♭ – F♭ – A𝄫
Formula
1 – ♭3 – ♭5 – 𝄫7
Play it yourself

On a computer you can also use the keys A W S E D F T G Y H U J K.

The keyboard below is loaded with B♭dim7. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.

How to play B♭dim7

Press B♭ – D♭ – F♭ – A𝄫 together. With the right hand, try 1–2–3–5, or play the root with the left hand and the other notes with the right.

Inversions

An inversion puts a different chord tone in the bass. The chord keeps its name; only the lowest note changes.

Root position B♭ – D♭ – F♭ – A𝄫
1st inversion D♭ – F♭ – A𝄫 – B♭
2nd inversion F♭ – A𝄫 – B♭ – D♭
3rd inversion A𝄫 – B♭ – D♭ – F♭

Practice B♭dim7 until it sticks

ChordWise recognizes B♭dim7 the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.

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