Guitar chord guide
B Minor Guitar Chord
B minor is the essential minor chord in the keys of D and A. The standard shape introduces a five-string barre without requiring the low E string.
Fingerings
How to play Bm
Why this shape works
The second-fret barre supplies the root and top fifth while the other fingers complete the minor triad.
Clean fingering tip
Practise the compact top-four-string shape first, then add the barred A string when the upper notes are clean.
Common mistake
A straight, flat first finger often leaves the B string muted. Roll the barre slightly and place it close to the second fret.
Check every string
Pick from the lowest included string to the highest. A note should either ring clearly or be deliberately muted. Accidental half-muted strings are what make a chord feel weak.
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