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B minor seventh chord
The Bm7 chord (minor seventh) is made of the notes B, D, F♯, A. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7.
Bm7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Unison |
| ♭3 | D | Minor third |
| 5 | F♯ | Perfect fifth |
| ♭7 | A | Minor seventh |
Inversions
- Bm7B D F♯ ARoot position
- Bm7/DD F♯ A BFirst inversion
- Bm7/F♯F♯ A B DSecond inversion
- Bm7/AA B D F♯Third inversion
Which keys it belongs to
Bm7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Bm7 chord?
- The notes are B, D, F♯, A.
- What is the formula of the Bm7 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7: minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh.
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