What is B Minor 7?
The B Minor 7 guitar chord is formed by the notes B – D – F# – A and is played using the fingering x24232. It’s a minor chord commonly used in Bm7-E7-Amaj7.
B Minor 7 Chord Diagram
Standard Position
6th (E) string: Don't play
5th (A) string: 2th fret
4th (D) string: 4th fret
3rd (G) string: 2th fret
2nd (B) string: 3th fret
1st (E) string: 2th fret
How to Play B Minor 7
- Place fingertips close to the fret wire using the diagram x24232.
- Arch fingers so they don’t touch adjacent strings; keep thumb behind the neck.
- Pick each string to check for buzz or mute; adjust pressure and curl.
- Strum slow down-strums; add down–down–up–up–down–up when clean.
Pro Tip: Practice chord changes with a metronome at 70–90 BPM for one-minute rounds.
B Minor 7 Variations
Bm7add9
x24230
Adds the 9th for extra color
Bm7/D
x54232
First inversion with D in bass
Popular Songs Using B Minor 7
Famous Examples:
- • Something
- • Here Comes the Sun
More Hits:
- • My Girl
- • Isn't She Lovely
Common Chord Progressions with B Minor 7
Bm7-E7-Amaj7
Classic ii-V-I progression in A major
Gmaj7-Bm7-Em7-Amaj7
Sophisticated pop progression
Bm7-Em7-A7-Dmaj7
A popular progression used in many songs
Practice Tips for B Minor 7
1. Barre Chord Technique
Requires good barre technique - practice slowly
2. Jazz and R&B Essential
Important for jazz and R&B progressions
Common Substitutions for B Minor 7
Music Theory Behind B Minor 7
Notes in B Minor 7: B - D - F# - A
Scale: B - C# - D - E - F# - G - A - B
Key Signature: Two sharps (F#, C#)
Relative Major: Dmaj7
Bm7 is a minor 7th chord built on the B minor triad with the added minor 7th (A). It's built from the 7th degree of the C major scale.
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Master B Minor 7 Today!
B Minor 7 is a stepping stone to advanced playing. Take your time and practice regularly!