FretChords

Bm

B Minor

Also known as:Bm
Notes
BDF#
Intervals

Root - Minor 3rd - Perfect 5th

Formula

1 - b3 - 5

Family

Minor Chords

Chord Voicings

27 different ways to play Bm

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EADGBe
Position 1

Position 1

Difficulty

medium

Fret Span

3 frets

Fingering
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E A D G B e

Notes Played
BDF#

Common Progressions

Popular chord progressions featuring Bm

Minor 2-5-1 (ii-V-i)

C#m7b5 - F#7 - Bm7
Jazz Minor

Andalusian Cadence

Bm - G - A - F#
Flamenco / Rock

Emotional Ballad (i-VI-III-VII)

Bm - G - D - A
Pop / Rock

Chord Tips

Practical tips to make Bm sound clean and effortless.

  • Use light pressure to keep notes clean and avoid extra noise.
  • For barre shapes, roll your index finger slightly on its side for better contact.
  • Mute 1 string with a light touch to keep the chord clean.
  • Aim for the bass note B on the lowest string you play.

Practice Guide

Build clean tone and smooth transitions with these quick exercises.

Daily Checklist

  • Fret close to the metal and apply steady pressure to avoid buzzing.
  • Practice switching between Bm and C#m7b5 at a slow tempo.
  • Strum lightly, then increase volume once every note rings clean.
  • Use a metronome to keep timing consistent as you speed up.

Try This Progression

Use this progression to practice Bm in context:

C#m7b5 - F#7 - Bm7

Start at a slow tempo, then increase the BPM once transitions feel smooth.