How to play Bm chord on guitar?

Post date: 2023-03-24 18:58:35 Category: How to play chords
The Bm chord is a chord commonly used in many styles of music, including rock, pop, and folk. It is a minor chord consisting of three notes: B, D, and F♯.

On the guitar, there are several ways to play the Bm chord, but one common way is to place your index finger on the second fret of the A string, your middle finger on the third fret of the B string, and your ring finger on the fourth fret of the G string. You then strum all six strings to play the chord. This is known as the "barre" or "bar" chord shape for Bm, which can be moved up and down the neck to play the chord in different keys.

The Bm chord is often used as part of chord progressions that create a moody or introspective feeling, and it is frequently paired with other minor chords or with the relative major chord (D major in the case of B minor)

To play the Bm chord on guitar, follow these steps:

  1. Place your index finger on the second fret of the A string (the second thickest string).
  2. Place your middle finger on the third fret of the B string (the second thinnest string).
  3. Place your ring finger on the fourth fret of the G string (the third thickest string).
  4. Strum all six strings together.

Here are some famous songs in the key of Bm:

  1. "The Times They Are A-Changin'" by Bob Dylan
  2. "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac
  3. "Sweet Child o' Mine" by Guns N' Roses
  4. "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica
  5. "Hotel California" by The Eagles
  6. "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne
  7. "Let It Be" by The Beatles
  8. "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd
  9. "Dream On" by Aerosmith (Transpose to Bm)
  10. "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay

Make sure each finger is pressing down firmly on the string and that no other strings are being muted or accidentally fretted. It may take some time and practice to get all three fingers in the right position and to get a clean sound from each string