Bm/Ab chord on guitar
B Minor Over A Flat. Notes: B, D and F#.
How to play Bm/Ab
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (Ab).
- 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).
- Don't play the A and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Bm/Ab
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 7
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 4
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/Ab
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Questions
What notes are in the Bm/Ab chord?
Bm/Ab (B minor over A flat) is made of three notes: B (root), D (minor third) and F# (perfect fifth). The slash means Ab is played as the lowest note.
How do you play Bm/Ab on guitar?
The easiest Bm/Ab 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 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (Ab). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
Is Bm/Ab hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What is the difference between Bm/Ab 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/Ab in?
Bm/Ab 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.