B minor · Ukulele
Bm Chord on Ukulele
The Bm chord (B minor) is built from the notes B, D and F#. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below.
Chord diagrams
Fingering
- string 4 (G): fret 4 — ring finger
- string 3 (C): fret 2 — index finger
- string 2 (E): fret 2 — index finger
- string 1 (A): fret 2 — index finger
Notes in this chord
- B
- D
- F♯
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5
How to play
Every ukulele shape for Bm needs a barre, and the lowest one starts at fret 2. Keep the index finger straight and as close to the fret wire as possible, and let the wrist rather than the thumb supply the pressure.
Theory behind the chord
Minor chords sound darker than major ones because the third is lowered by a semitone. They carry the melancholic colour in most songs and pair naturally with their relative major. On Bm this structure sits on the root B, so the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 map onto B, D and F#. Bm is the vi chord in the key of D major, the ii chord in A major and the iii chord in G major. Its relative major is D. It is often heard in the Bm – G – D – A progression.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the Bm chord?
- Bm contains the notes B, D and F#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5.
- How many ways can you play Bm?
- Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for Bm, and it is a barre shape.
- Is the Bm chord hard to play?
- Bm requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.
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