Bmmaj7 guitar chord (B Minor, Major 7th)

Symbols: mmaj7, min(maj7), -(maj7), mM7, m+7

Steps: 1-b3-5-7

Notes: B-D-F#-A#

The B mmaj7 chord, featuring a minor triad with a major 7th, offers a hauntingly beautiful sound. Its notes B, D, F# and A# create an emotional tension that works wonderfully in jazz and cinematic contexts. Below, you'll find six variations how to play the "B mmaj7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 2nd fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret
Press the G (3rd) string on the 3rd fret with your middle finger
Position your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Stretch out your pinky to the 6th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 4th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

With your index finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 6th fret
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 7th fret
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret and press down
Press the A (5th) string on the 9th fret with your ring finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 5

With your middle finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 10th fret
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret using your pinky
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 9th fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Place a barre using your index finger on the 11th fret from the 2nd to the 3rd strings
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Other B Chords

[ Table ]