B Minor 7th Guitar Chord

Notes: B - D - F# - A

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7

Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th

Bm7

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Standard

Bm7

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E Shape (Fret 7)

Bm7

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A Shape (Fret 2)

How to Play Bm7

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the A string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the G string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the high E string
  5. 5Play the D, B strings open

About Minor 7th Chords

A minor chord with an added minor 7th. Minor 7th chords sound smooth and are widely used in jazz, R&B, and neo-soul.

B Minor 7th on Other Instruments

Other Minor 7th Chords