B Minor 7th Guitar Chord (Bm7)
Bm7 has a genuinely open voicing, x20202, fretted and open strings alternating all the way up. As the ii of A it works steadily in pop keys.
Bm7 alternates the roasted peppers.
Bm7 chord shapes in standard tuning
How to play it
Place your index finger on the A (5th) string at fret 2, your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at fret 2, and your ring finger on the high E (1st) string at fret 2. Let the D (4th) and B (2nd) strings ring open. Keep the low E (6th) string out of the strum. Start your downstroke from the A (5th) string.
Notes in this chord
| Symbol | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| R | root | B |
| ♭3 | minor third | D |
| 5 | perfect fifth | F♯ |
| ♭7 | minor seventh | A |
Keep exploring
Other tunings
Open the interactive chord charts to see Bm7 in open G, drop D, DADGAD, and more tunings.
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Bm7 FAQ
What notes are in Bm7?
Bm7 contains B, D, F♯, and A. That's the root (B), the minor third, the perfect fifth, and the minor seventh.
Is Bm7 a barre chord?
Not necessarily. The easiest Bm7 shape (x-2-0-2-0-2) needs no barre. It uses 3 fingers plus open strings. Barre versions exist too, starting at fret 7, and are handy when you want to move the same grip to other keys.
What is the easiest way to play Bm7 on guitar?
Start with the open position shape x-2-0-2-0-2. Place your index finger on the A (5th) string at fret 2, your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at fret 2, and your ring finger on the high E (1st) string at fret 2. Let the D (4th) and B (2nd) strings ring open. Keep the low E (6th) string out of the strum. Start your downstroke from the A (5th) string.