Bm7 guitar chord (B Minor 7th)

Symbols: m7, min7, -7

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7

Notes: B-D-F#-A

The B minor 7th chord offers a soulful and introspective vibe. Combining the notes B, D, F# and A (root, minor third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh), it blends the melancholy of the minor chord with an added depth, perfect for jazz, blues, and R&B styles. Below, you'll find nine variations how to play the "B m7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Position your middle finger on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret and press down
With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

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

Variation 3

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

Variation 4

Barre the 7th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 5

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret using your pinky
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret
Press the low E (6th) string on the 7th fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 6

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 7

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

Variation 8

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 12th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 14th fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 9

Press the E (1st) string on the 14th fret with your pinky
Barre the 12th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 5th strings
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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