Bm7 Moll-Septakkord Akkord

A minor triad with a minor seventh. Smooth, soulful sound central to jazz and soul music.

Bm7 Akkord — Quick Answer & Harmonic Definition

The Bm7 (Minor 7th) chord consists of the notes B, D, F#, A. It is constructed from the root note B using the minor 7th interval formula (0–3–7–10 semitones).

Formula: 0 – 3 – 7 – 10
Notes
B – D – F# – A
Intervals (semitones)
0 – 3 – 7 – 10
Type
7th Chord

Bm7 on Piano

Press highlighted keys simultaneously to play the Bm7 chord.

R
B (Root (R))
2
D (Minor 3rd (♭3))
3
F# (Perfect 5th)
4
A (Minor 7th (♭7))

Bm7 on Guitar

Fret numbers (low E → high e string): x24232 (x=mute, 0=open)

x
E
2
A
4
D
2
G
3
B
2
e

Interval Analysis

Degree Interval Name Semitones Note in B
Root Root (R) 0 B
3rd Minor 3rd (♭3) 3 D
5th Perfect 5th 7 F#
7th Minor 7th (♭7) 10 A

About the B Moll-Septakkord Chord

The Bm7 chord (B Moll-Septakkord) consists of 4 notes: B, D, F#, A. A minor triad with a minor seventh. Smooth, soulful sound central to jazz and soul music.

To build any minor 7th chord, apply intervals of 0, 3, 7, 10 semitones above the root. Starting from B: the notes land on B, D, F#, A.

Playing Bm7 on Piano

Press B, D, F#, A simultaneously. In root position, B is lowest. First inversion places D in the bass for a lighter sound; second inversion uses F# as the bass note.

Common Chord Progressions Using Bm7

  • I–IV–V: Bm7 – Em7 – F#m7 (blues and rock)
  • I–V–vi–IV: Bm7 – F# – G#m – E (pop staple)
  • I–vi–IV–V: Bm7 – G#m – E – F# (50s progression)

The Bm7 Chord in Context

The Bm7 (Moll-Septakkord) chord features a distinctive a minor triad with a minor seventh. smooth, soulful sound central to jazz and soul music. built from the intervals 0–3–7–10. It provides rich harmonic color and tension across pop, jazz, classical, and contemporary compositions.

Other B Chords

B
Major
Bm
Minor
B7
Dominant 7th
Bmaj7
Major 7th
Bdim
Diminished
Baug
Augmented

Moll-Septakkord Chord in All 12 Keys

Cm7 C#m7 Dm7 D#m7 Em7 Fm7 F#m7 Gm7 G#m7 Am7 A#m7 Bm7
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Knowledge Base & FAQs

Bm7 Chord — Frequently Asked Questions

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What notes are in the Bm7 chord?

The B Moll-Septakkord chord contains: B, D, F#, A.

These notes are derived by applying the minor 7th interval formula (0–3–7–10 semitones) to the root note B.

What is the Bm7 chord used for?

A minor triad with a minor seventh.

Smooth, soulful sound central to jazz and soul music. The Bm7 chord is used across pop, rock, jazz, and classical music. As the I chord in the key of B major, it functions as the most stable resting point in progressions.

How do you play Bm7 on piano?

On piano, play B, D, F#, A simultaneously.

In root position, B is the lowest note. Inversions move the bass note up — first inversion has D lowest, second inversion has F# lowest.

How many notes are in a minor 7th chord?

A minor 7th chord has 4 notes: B, D, F#, A (in B).

It is a 7th chord, extending beyond the basic triad.

What is the difference between B major and B minor?

The B major chord (B–D#–F#) uses a major third (4 semitones), giving it a bright, happy sound.

The B minor chord (B–D–F#) uses a minor third (3 semitones), giving it a darker, emotional sound.

What key does Bm7 belong to?

Bm7 naturally serves as the I chord in the key of B major.

It also appears as IV in the key of F# major, and as V in the key of E major.

Can I play Bm7 on ukulele?

Yes.

The ukulele uses GCEA tuning with 4 strings. The Bm7 chord notes (B, D, F#, A) can be fretted on a ukulele, though the shapes differ from guitar due to the 4-string layout and shorter scale.

What chords go well with Bm7?

In the key of B major, Bm7 pairs naturally with E major (IV), F# major (V), and G#m (vi).

The classic I–IV–V (Bm7–E–F#) is the foundation of blues, country, and rock.

What is a chord inversion of Bm7?

An inversion places a non-root note in the bass.

Bm7 root position: B in bass. First inversion: D in bass. Second inversion: F# in bass. Inversions create smoother bass line movement without changing the harmony.

How do I memorize the notes in a minor 7th chord?

Remember the formula: 0–3–7–10 semitones from root.

For Bm7: start on B, add 3 semitones, then 7 semitones, then 10 semitones. Practicing this across all 12 roots builds instant recognition of any minor 7th chord.