Bm/A chord on guitar
B Minor Over A. Notes: B, D and F#.
How to play Bm/A
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Let the open A, D and B strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play Bm/A
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre at fret 7
MediumNotes 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/A
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Questions
What notes are in the Bm/A chord?
Bm/A (B minor over A) is made of three notes: B (root), D (minor third) and F# (perfect fifth). The slash means A is played as the lowest note.
How do you play Bm/A on guitar?
The easiest Bm/A is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B). Let the open A, D and B strings ring.
Is Bm/A hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What is the difference between Bm/A 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/A in?
Bm/A 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.