B Minor Guitar Chord
A chord with a sad, melancholic character. Differs from major by its lowered third. Used across all genres for emotional expression — from ballads through rock to jazz.
Strings
X–2–4–4–3–2
Other names for the Bm chord
Other names: B minor, Bmin, B-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: B minor chord
Notes and intervals in the Bm chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| B | Root |
| D | Minor 3rd |
| F# | Perfect 5th |
All variations
Open
X–2–4–4–3–2
Fret 7
7–9–9–7–7–7
Fret 9
X–X–9–11–12–10
Fret 10
X–X–12–11–12–10
Open
X–2–4–4–3–2
Open
X–X–4–4–3–2
Open
X–2–4–4–3–5
Open
2–2–4–4–3–2
Open
2–2–4–X–X–X
Open
0–2–4–4–3–0