Bm7 chord on guitar
B Minor Seventh. Notes: B, D, F# and A.
How to play Bm7
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 5 ways to play Bm7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as Bmin7 and B-7.
Keys that use Bm7
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Questions
What notes are in the Bm7 chord?
Bm7 (B minor seventh) is made of four notes: B (root), D (minor third), F# (perfect fifth) and A (minor seventh).
How do you play Bm7 on guitar?
The easiest Bm7 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
Is Bm7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is Bm7 in?
Bm7 belongs to 6 keys: D major (as the vi7 chord), G major (as the iii7 chord), A major (as the ii7 chord), E minor (as the v7 chord), F sharp minor (as the iv7 chord) and B minor (as the i7 chord).
What does a minor seventh chord sound like?
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz.