Also written Bm7 or Bmin7
B minor 7th is built from B, D, F♯, and A. The full barre at the second fret gives a clean, even voicing.
The same three notes, with a different one in the bass.
B minor 7th uses the formula 1, ♭3, 5, ♭7. The minor 3rd between B and D gives the chord its minor quality, and the minor 7th from B to A adds the seventh. Compare it to B minor, which drops the A.
B minor 7th functions as the vi chord in D major, appearing in progressions like D–A–Bm–G (I–V–vi–IV). It suits rock, folk, and driving strumming.
The default voicing has D in the bass, an inversion. For a root-position B minor 7th, use the 10th fret shape with B in the bass.
B minor 7th is played at the 2nd fret as 2 2 2 2: barre your index finger across fret 2.
Tip — The barre at the 2nd fret requires consistent pressure to avoid dead strings.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 2 | 1 (barre) | A (♭7) |
| 3 (C) | 2 | 1 (barre) | D (♭3) |
| 2 (E) | 2 | 1 (barre) | F♯ (5) |
| 1 (A) | 2 | 1 (barre) | B (1) |
B minor 7th is played in open position as 4 2 2 0: ring finger on the G string at fret 4, index finger on the C string at fret 2 and middle finger on the E string at fret 2. The A string rings open.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 4 | 3 | B (1) |
| 3 (C) | 2 | 1 | D (♭3) |
| 2 (E) | 2 | 2 | F♯ (5) |
| 1 (A) | open | — | A (♭7) |
B minor 7th is played at the 4th fret as 4 6 5 5: index finger on the G string at fret 4, pinky finger on the C string at fret 6, middle finger on the E string at fret 5 and ring finger on the A string at fret 5.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 4 | 1 | B (1) |
| 3 (C) | 6 | 4 | F♯ (5) |
| 2 (E) | 5 | 2 | A (♭7) |
| 1 (A) | 5 | 3 | D (♭3) |
B minor 7th is played at the 7th fret as 7 9 7 9: index finger on the G string at fret 7, ring finger on the C string at fret 9, middle finger on the E string at fret 7 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 9.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 7 | 1 | D (♭3) |
| 3 (C) | 9 | 3 | A (♭7) |
| 2 (E) | 7 | 2 | B (1) |
| 1 (A) | 9 | 4 | F♯ (5) |
B minor 7th is played at the 10th fret as 11 11 10 12: middle finger on the G string at fret 11, ring finger on the C string at fret 11, index finger on the E string at fret 10 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 12.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 11 | 2 | F♯ (5) |
| 3 (C) | 11 | 3 | B (1) |
| 2 (E) | 10 | 1 | D (♭3) |
| 1 (A) | 12 | 4 | A (♭7) |
B minor 7th is written as Bmin7 or Bm7.
B minor 7th adds the note A to the B minor triad. The extra note creates a smoother, more relaxed sound.
Yes, the 4-2-2-0 voicing uses individual fingers and leaves the A string open. It is easier for beginners.