Bm Guitar Chord

This page will provide you with several voicings for the Bm guitar chord. Remember, you can also use these as arpeggio patterns. It's always beneficial to learn chords in several positions across the fretboard for easy access wherever you are.

First some theory...

Bm is short for B minor as you probably know. The B minor chord, also known as a B minor triad, consists of the notes B (root), D (minor 3rd) and F# (5th).

As the chord only contains the basic minor triad, any minor scale can be played over it, since all minor scales consist of this root, b3, 5 triad. However, if the chord is part of a larger progression, you'll need to look at the context in which it is being played to judge which minor scale will work most effectively.

Bm guitar chord forms

There are several positions in which the B minor chord can be played, using all 6 strings to just 3.

A form barre chord Fret 2	Cut down A form Fret 2
E form barre chord Fret 7	Cut down E form Fret 7
D form chord Fret 9	Cut down D form Fret 10

So no matter where you are on the fretboard you should have easy access to this chord using one of the above forms.

Chord progressions that use the B minor guitar chord

Here are some examples of chord progression ideas that use the B minor chord. Try expanding on these progressions and come up with your own.

With Bm as the tonic chord

Bm / F# / G / Em

Bm / A / G / F#

Bm / A / F#m

With another tonic

D / Bm / Em / A

G / Bm / A / E

A / C#m / Bm / G

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