B MINOR SEVENTH - GUITAR
Bass position 2
Bass position 7
Chord composition
| I | ♭III | V | ♭VII |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Minor third | Perfect fifth | Minor seventh |
| B | D | F# | A |
ALL ABOUT THE B MINOR SEVENTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The B Minor Seventh chord is composed of 4 notes :
- B (Root)
- D (Minor third)
- F# (Perfect fifth)
- A (Minor seventh)
These notes form a minor seventh chord, creating a dark but soft color.
How to play B Minor Seventh on guitar
The m7 chord B Minor Seventh combines the melancholy of minor with the soft tension of the minor seventh.
- Jazz positions: heavily used in ii-V-I progressions as ii degree chord
- Funk and soul: creates rich and deep grooves
- Extended voicings: add the 9th for even more color (m9)
The m7 chord is less tense than the dominant 7 but richer than simple minor, perfect for creating an introspective atmosphere.
Common uses of B Minor Seventh
The m7 chord is omnipresent in jazz and modern music:
- Jazz ii-V-I: ii degree function, prepares the dominant
- Modal jazz: central chord of dorian and aeolian modes
- Funk and Neo-soul: creates sophisticated grooves
Styles
Jazz: ii degree chord in ii-V-I, fundamental progression.
Funk: syncopated rhythms with m7 create the characteristic groove.
Neo-soul: modern and introspective color.