Bm(maj7) chord on guitar
B Minor Major Seventh. Notes: B, D, F# and A#.
How to play Bm(maj7)
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Let the open 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(maj7)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7, and you will also see it written as Bmmaj7, BmM7 and Bm/maj7.
More B chords
All B guitar chordsminor major seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Bm(maj7) chord?
Bm(maj7) (B minor major seventh) is made of four notes: B (root), D (minor third), F# (perfect fifth) and A# (major seventh).
How do you play Bm(maj7) on guitar?
The easiest Bm(maj7) is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is Bm(maj7) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major seventh chord sound like?
The minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord.