Bm(maj7) Chord on Guitar: How To Play the B Minor Major Seventh chord
Welcome to our tutorial on the B m(maj7) chord. This chord, which belongs to the Minor Chords family, is a beautiful and complex sound that can add depth to your guitar playing. The notes that compose this chord are B, D, F#, and A#, and the intervals that build this chord are 1, b3, 5, and 7.
The complete names of the music intervals that make up this chord are: Root (1), Minor Third (b3), Perfect Fifth (5), and Major Seventh (7). These intervals are essential building blocks in creating the unique sound of the B m(maj7) chord. If you're not familiar with these terms, we recommend checking out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.
Understanding the theory behind these intervals can also be helpful in learning how to denote chords. For a more in-depth look at this, refer to our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it.
The B m(maj7) chord is not a beginner's chord, and it will require some practice to master. But don't be discouraged! With patience and practice, you'll be able to incorporate this chord into your playing. If you're looking for more advanced chords to learn, check out our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords.
This tutorial will teach you how to play the B m(maj7) chord with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord. So grab your guitar, tune up, and let's get started!
B m(maj7) chord Notes:
BDF#A#
Formula of the Minor Major Seventh chord:
How To Play The B Minor Major Seventh chord on guitar
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Position 1
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C m(maj7) | D m(maj7) | E m(maj7) | F m(maj7) | G m(maj7) | A m(maj7) | B m(maj7) | C#m(maj7) | D#m(maj7) | F#m(maj7) | G#m(maj7) | A#m(maj7) | Abm(maj7) | Bbm(maj7) | Dbm(maj7) | Ebm(maj7) | Gbm(maj7)
How to create your own B m(maj7) chord fingerings
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.