Bbm7 guitar chord
The Bbm7 chord (Bb minor 7th) is built from the notes Bb, Db, F and Ab, formula 1–b3–5–b7. It appears in Ab major (as ii7), F# major (as iii7) and Db major (as vi7).
- Notes
- Bb Db F Ab
- Type
- minor 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 1Shape 1 of 2
x13121How to play Bbm7
The usual Bbm7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 1 across several strings (x13121). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Mellow and smooth, common in soul, R&B, jazz and laid-back pop.
Other ways to play it
Bbm7
Barre · fret 6
Questions
What notes are in the Bbm7 chord?
Bbm7 contains Bb, Db, F and Ab. Its formula is 1–b3–5–b7.
Is Bbm7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x13121. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open Am7 shape.
What can I play instead of Bbm7?
Bbm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bbm7 is too hard or too busy.