B minor guitar chord (Bm)
A minor chord replaces the major third with a minor third, a semitone lower. It sounds darker and more melancholic than the major chord.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 2
Position 2 fret 7
Position 3 fret 9
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| B | root |
| D | minor third |
| F♯ (F sharp) | perfect fifth |
Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 · B – D – F♯
A progression with this chord
A very common minor progression in pop and rock.