Accessible Page: Bm Chord on Guitar: How To Play the B Minor chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 13 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the low E, G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 14 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 15 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 16 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 16 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the low E, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

B m Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the B minor (B m) chord. This chord, belonging to the Minor Chords family, is composed of the notes B, D, and F#. The intervals that construct this chord are the 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), and 5 (Perfect Fifth). Understanding these intervals is key to mastering the B m chord and many others.

Learning to play the B m chord involves understanding the notation of chords based on the intervals that compose them. This will help you understand how chords are constructed and how to play them on the guitar.

Our tutorial will guide you through chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the B m chord. This will help you visualize the chord structure on the fretboard, making it easier to learn and play. For a deeper understanding of how chords are built by stacking intervals, you may also want to check out our tutorial on guitar music theory.

Remember, mastering the B m chord is not just about learning one chord. It's about understanding the underlying music theory that will allow you to play many other chords and progressions. So, let's get started on your journey to becoming a better guitarist!

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