How To Play The Bdim Ukulele Chord
To play the Bdim chord, place the little finger on the 4th fret of the top g-string, middle finger on the 2nd fret of the C-string, index finger on the 1st fret of the E-string, and ring finger on the 2nd fret of the bottom A-string.
Bdim Ukulele Chord Explanation
The Bdim chord contains the notes B-D-F.
To build a Bdim chord, take the diminished triad formula (1-b3-b5) and apply it to the B major scale (B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A#).
Identify the first, third, and fifth scale degrees in a B major scale which are B-D#-F#.
Lower the third and fifth scale degrees a half step in accordance with the diminished triad formula, which results in the notes B-D-F for the Bdim chord.
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