Bm guitar chord
The Bm chord (B minor) is built from the notes B, D and F#, formula 1–b3–5. It appears in A major (as ii), G major (as iii) and D major (as vi).
- Notes
- B D F#
- Type
- minor
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 2Shape 1 of 3
x24432How to play Bm
The usual Bm shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 2 across several strings (x24432). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Darker and more reflective than a major chord, because the third is lowered by a half step.
Other ways to play it
Songs with Bm
- Holy, Holy, HolyDGBmA
- Be Thou My VisionDGEmABm
- Canon in DDABmF#mG
- ShenandoahDGBmEmA
- Great Is Thy FaithfulnessDB7EmA7E7AGBm
Questions
What notes are in the Bm chord?
Bm contains B, D and F#. Its formula is 1–b3–5.
Is Bm hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x24432. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 2 and play an open Am shape.
What songs use the Bm chord?
In our songbook, Holy, Holy, Holy, Be Thou My Vision, Canon in D and 2 more songs use Bm.