Accessible Page: B Minor Seventh Guitar Chord Fingering

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Chord Shapes

There are 16 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 2 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the low E, D, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D and G strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the low E, D, G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D, G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 14

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 15

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 16

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

B m7 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the B m7 chord, a staple in the Minor Chords family. Composed of the notes B, D, F#, and A, this chord is built on the intervals 1, b3, 5, and b7. These intervals are known as the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, and Minor Seventh respectively. The B m7 chord is a rich and complex chord that can add depth and emotion to your guitar playing.

Understanding the intervals that create this chord is crucial to mastering it. For a comprehensive guide on fretboard intervals, check out our fretboard intervals tutorial. This guide will help you understand the building blocks of chords and how they are formed by stacking intervals, as explained in our guitar music theory tutorial.

The B m7 chord is not just a chord, but a part of a larger chord progression. It is often used in jazz chord progressions, which you can learn more about in our jazz chord progressions tutorial. Understanding how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose them is also essential, and you can learn more about this in our guitar chords notation tutorial.

Mastering the B m7 chord and other intermediate chords can open up a world of possibilities for your guitar playing. If you're ready to take your skills to the next level, check out our intermediate guitar chord tutorial. And remember, if you ever come across a chord shape you don't know how to name, our guitar chords reverse namer is a great tool to use.

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, the B m7 chord is a valuable addition to your guitar skills. So grab your guitar and let's dive into the world of minor seventh chords!

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