All about the B Diminished chord

What notes are in the B Diminished chord?

The B Diminished chord is played out of 4 notes: B, D, F, G#.

How to play the B Diminished chord on piano?

What tones from the B Major scale are used in the B Diminished chord?

The B Diminished chord borrows 4 tones from the B Major scale: 1, b3, b5, 6.

IbIIIbVVI
BDFG#

What are the alterations in the B Diminished chord?

The B Diminished chord contains the following alterations:
  • 1 Sharp