Bm chord on guitar
B Minor. Notes: B, D and F#.
How to play Bm
- Lay your index finger flat across the 6th (low E) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Bm
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
HardFret 10 position
HardBarre at fret 7
HardFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color. The formula is 1 b3 5, and you will also see it written as Bmin and B-.
Keys that use Bm
More B chords
All B guitar chordsBm with another bass note
minor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Bm chord?
Bm (B minor) is made of three notes: B (root), D (minor third) and F# (perfect fifth).
How do you play Bm on guitar?
The easiest Bm is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 6th (low E) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
Is Bm hard to play on guitar?
Bm has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated hard. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 2 and play the open Am shape, which sounds as Bm.
What is the difference between Bm and B?
Only the third changes. B major uses a major third and sounds bright; B minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is Bm in?
Bm belongs to 6 keys: D major (as the vi chord), G major (as the iii chord), A major (as the ii chord), E minor (as the v chord), F sharp minor (as the iv chord) and B minor (as the i chord).
What does a minor chord sound like?
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color.