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Chord Shapes

There are 8 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A and high E strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the B string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the G string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E, G, B and high E strings at the same time
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the A string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the high E string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the B string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

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Position 4

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the high E string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the B string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the G string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 5

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the D string
  • Mute the G string
  • Mute the B string
  • Mute the high E string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 6

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Mute the D string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the high E string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the B string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the G string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 7

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Mute the D string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 8

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the B string
  • Mute the high E string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the A string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Bb m Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb minor chord. This chord belongs to the Minor Chords family and is composed of the notes Bb, Db, and F. The music intervals that build the Bb m chord are 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), and 5 (Perfect Fifth). These intervals are the foundation of the chord, giving it its distinct minor sound.

Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is key to mastering its sound and placement on the fretboard. If you're new to the concept of music intervals, we recommend you to check out our tutorial on fretboard intervals.

In this tutorial, we'll be providing you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that visually represent the tones composing the Bb m chord. This will help you understand not only where to place your fingers, but also why those placements produce the sound of a Bb minor chord. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, we have a comprehensive tutorial on guitar music theory that you might find helpful.

Bb minor is a versatile chord that can be used in a variety of musical genres and chord progressions. If you're curious about how to incorporate this chord into your own music, you might want to explore our tutorial on common chord progressions.

Remember, practice makes perfect. So, grab your guitar and let's dive into the world of the Bb minor chord.

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