B Minor Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: B - D - F#
Formula: 1 - ♭3 - 5
Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th
Quick answer
The Bm guitar chord is played as x-2-4-4-3-2 from low E to high E and uses the notes B, D, F#.
- Fret pattern
- x-2-4-4-3-2
- Chord notes
- B, D, F#
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - 5
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How to Play Bm
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the A and high E strings
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the B string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 4 of the D string
- 5Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the G string
About Minor Chords
Built from the 1st, flatted 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Minor chords sound darker and more melancholy.
B Minor Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the B Minor guitar chord?
The B Minor guitar chord uses the notes B, D, F#.
How do you play Bm on guitar?
Play the Bm guitar chord with the x-2-4-4-3-2 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 2 of the A and high E strings Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the B string Place your ring finger on fret 4 of the D string Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the G string
What is the formula for B Minor?
The B Minor formula is 1 - ♭3 - 5: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th.