Guitar chord · Intermediate (barre)
B minor 7th chord (Bm7) — guitar chord chart
Bm7 is a minor 7th chord built on B. Its notes are B, D, F♯, A. A minor chord with a flat 7th: mellow and smooth rather than sad — a staple of funk, R&B and jazz ii–V–I progressions.
Bm7 chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play Bm7
- Lay your index finger flat across fret 2, from the 5th string to the 1st string (the barre).
- Ring (3) on the 4th string, fret 4 (F♯).
- Middle (2) on the 2nd string, fret 3 (D).
- Strum from the 5th string down; don’t play string 6.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
No barre yet? Put a capo on fret 2 and play the open Am7 shape — it sounds as Bm7. Work out other positions with the capo calculator.
Notes in Bm7
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | root |
| ♭3 | D | minor 3rd |
| 5 | F♯ | perfect 5th |
| ♭7 | A | minor 7th |
Progressions with Bm7
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Bm7 chord?
- Bm7 (B minor 7th) has 4 notes: B, D, F♯, A.
- Is Bm7 hard to play?
- It’s a barre chord, but with a capo on fret 2 you can use the open Am7 shape instead. Expect a few weeks of practice for a clean barre.
- What’s the difference between Bm7 and B?
- B is B D♯ F♯. A minor chord with a flat 7th: mellow and smooth rather than sad — a staple of funk, R&B and jazz ii–V–I progressions.