Bm chord on ukulele
B Minor. Notes: B, D and F#.
How to play Bm
- Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (C) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Bm
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumFret 5 position
MediumFret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
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
More B chords
All B ukulele 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 ukulele?
The easiest Bm is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (C) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B). Strum all four strings.
Is Bm hard to play on ukulele?
Bm has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.