Bm chord (B minor) on piano
Bm (B minor) has three notes: B, D and F sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5. In major keys, Bm is the ii chord in A major, the iii in G major and the vi in D major.
Bm inversions and fingering
B D F# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
D F# B · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
F# B D · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Bm |
|---|---|
| Also written | Bmin, B- |
| Notes | B D F# |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth |
| Type | Minor chord |
Bm across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (flat 3), F#3 (5), B3 (1), D4 (flat 3), F#4 (5), B4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bm chord?
Bm (B minor) has three notes: B, D and F sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5. B is the root, D is the minor third and F# is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Bm on piano?
Play B, D and F# together. Root position: B D F# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Bm in?
In major keys, Bm is the ii chord in A major, the iii in G major and the vi in D major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Bm and B?
Bm has a minor 3rd, D. B major raises it a half step to D#. The root and 5th stay the same.