Bm7 chord on ukulele
B Minor Seventh. Notes: B, D, F# and A.
How to play Bm7
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Bm7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 11
HardNotes 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 ukulele?
The easiest Bm7 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Strum all four strings.
Is Bm7 hard to play on ukulele?
Bm7 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.