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B Minor Chord

Chord Diagram

B minor chord fingering diagram for guitar. Use your index finger to bar the second fret from the A string to the high E string, ring finger on the fourth fret of the D string, pinky on the fourth fret of the G string, and middle finger on the third fret of the B string. The low E string is not played.2234EADGBE

This is a barre chord shape

Numbers = Finger placement

2nd fret barre with index finger

Finger Positions

1st Finger (Index)

Barre across all strings at 2nd fret

2nd Finger (Middle)

3rd fret of the G string (3rd string)

3rd Finger (Ring)

4th fret of the A string (5th string)

4th Finger (Pinky)

4th fret of the D string (4th string)

Difficulty Warning: This is a challenging barre chord that requires good finger strength and dexterity. Practice easier barre chords first.

Bm Chord Variations

Bm7

Smooth, jazzy feel

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Bm6

Bright minor sound

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BmMaj7

Mysterious quality

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Common Progressions with Bm

Bm - G - D - A

Popular progression in key of D major

BmGDA

Bm - Em - F# - Bm

Dark, moody progression in B minor

BmEmF#Bm

Bm - A - G - F#

Descending progression with strong resolution

BmAGF#

Practice Tips for Bm Chord

Common Mistakes

  • • Not pressing barre firmly at 2nd fret
  • • Fingers too close to frets (causes buzzing)
  • • Poor thumb position behind neck
  • • Trying to force the chord too quickly

Practice Exercises

  • • Master F and Fm barre chords first
  • • Practice just the barre motion initially
  • • Use capo at higher frets for easier practice
  • • Build strength gradually over time

Popular Songs Using Bm Chord

Nothing Else Matters

Metallica

Intermediate

Black

Pearl Jam

Intermediate

Mad World

Gary Jules

Intermediate

The Sound of Silence

Disturbed

Intermediate

Hurt

Johnny Cash

Intermediate

Everybody Hurts

R.E.M.

Intermediate
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