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B minor chord
The Bm chord (minor) is made of the notes B, D, F♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 5.
Bm
Triads · 3 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Unison |
| ♭3 | D | Minor third |
| 5 | F♯ | Perfect fifth |
Inversions
- BmB D F♯Root position
- Bm/DD F♯ BFirst inversion
- Bm/F♯F♯ B DSecond inversion
Which keys it belongs to
Bm 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 Bm chord?
- The notes are B, D, F♯.
- What is the formula of the Bm chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 5: minor third, perfect fifth.
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