Bm7 chord (B minor seventh) on piano
Bm7 (B minor seventh) has four notes: B, D, F sharp and A. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, b7. In major keys, Bm7 is the ii7 chord in A major, the iii7 in G major and the vi7 in D major.
Bm7 inversions and fingering
B D F# A · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
D F# A B · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
F# A B D · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
A B D F# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
B D A · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Bm7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Bmin7, B-7 |
| Notes | B D F# A |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 b7 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh |
| Type | Minor seventh chord |
Bm7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (flat 3), F#3 (5), A3 (flat 7), B3 (1), D4 (flat 3), F#4 (5), A4 (flat 7), B4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bm7 chord?
Bm7 (B minor seventh) has four notes: B, D, F sharp and A. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, b7. B is the root, D is the minor third, F# is the perfect fifth and A is the minor seventh.
How do you play Bm7 on piano?
Play B, D, F# and A together. Root position: B D F# A · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Bm7 in?
In major keys, Bm7 is the ii7 chord in A major, the iii7 in G major and the vi7 in D major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Bm7 and Bm?
Bm7 is Bm (B, D and F#) with a flat 7th added: A.