Bm7 chord on piano
B Minor Seventh. Notes: B, D, F# and A.
How to play Bm7
- Find B just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D, F# and A above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Bm7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
B · D · F# · A1st inversion
D · F# · A · B2nd inversion
F# · A · B · D3rd inversion
A · B · D · F#Notes 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 piano?
Play B, D, F# and A together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Bm7?
Root position: B D F# A. 1st inversion: D F# A B. 2nd inversion: F# A B D. 3rd inversion: A B D F#.
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.