B minor chord on piano
Bm is a minor chord built on B. It uses the notes B - D - F♯ and sounds darker, softer and more emotional.
- Notes
- B D F♯
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - 5
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Bm
How to play Bm step by step
- Find B. B is the white key just right of each group of three black keys.
- Add D, 3 half steps above B.
- Add F♯, 7 half steps above B.
- Press all 3 keys together with fingers 1 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Bm inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Which keys use the Bm chord?
Knowing where a chord lives helps you guess the next chord in a song. Bm appears naturally in these keys:
Songs that use Bm
Practice Bm inside real music. These tutorials use it in the left-hand accompaniment:
- Canon in D (easy-intermediate, D major)
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B minor chord?
The B minor chord (Bm) contains 3 notes: B, D, F♯. Its formula is 1 - ♭3 - 5.
How do you play Bm on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on B and play B, D, F♯ together using fingers 1 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 1.