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