Bm chord
B minor
C4
B
C5
D
F#
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Notes
- BR
- Db3
- F#5
Formula: R – b3 – 5
Bm inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Bm
C4
B
C5
D
F#
1st inversion Bm/D
C5
D
F#
B
C6
2nd inversion Bm/F#
C5
F#
B
C6
D
More B chords
Minor chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Bm chord?
The B minor chord (Bm) has 3 notes: B, D and F#.
How do you play Bm on the piano?
Put your right hand on B, D and F#, starting from B. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a minor chord?
R – b3 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7).