Chord · Triads
Bm — B Minor
Bm is the B minor chord. It is built on the root B with minor 3rd (D) and perfect 5th (F♯) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 5, sounding the notes B D F♯. On the piano it sits at B (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Bm.
- Root
- B
- Quality
- Minor
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5
- Notes
- B D F♯
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Bm
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | root | B3 |
| ♭3 | D | minor 3rd | D4 |
| 5 | F♯ | perfect 5th | F♯4 |
Other triads on B
Minor chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.