Bm 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Fifths (CGDAE) Tuning

Short answer: Bm is a B Minor chord with the notes B, D, F♯. In Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 31 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B-, B min, B Minor

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How to Play Bm on 5-String Guitar

Bm, B-, Bmin, BMinor

Notes: B, D, F♯

x,4,0,2,2 (x3.12)
x,4,0,5,2 (x2.31)
x,4,4,5,7 (x1123)
x,4,4,5,2 (x2341)
11,11,9,9,10 (34112)
11,7,9,9,7 (41231)
11,11,0,9,10 (34.12)
11,7,0,9,7 (41.32)
11,11,0,9,7 (34.21)
11,7,0,9,10 (41.23)
x,x,9,9,10 (xx112)
x,4,4,5,x (x112x)
x,4,0,x,2 (x2.x1)
x,4,x,5,2 (x2x31)
11,11,0,9,x (23.1x)
11,x,9,9,10 (3x112)
11,7,0,9,x (31.2x)
11,7,x,9,7 (31x21)
11,11,0,x,10 (23.x1)
11,x,0,9,10 (3x.12)
11,7,9,9,x (4123x)
11,11,0,x,7 (23.x1)
11,x,0,9,7 (3x.21)
11,11,9,x,10 (341x2)
11,11,x,9,10 (34x12)
11,7,x,9,10 (41x23)
11,11,0,x,x (12.xx)
11,x,0,9,x (2x.1x)
11,7,x,9,x (31x2x)
11,11,x,x,10 (23xx1)
11,x,x,9,10 (3xx12)

Quick Summary

  • The Bm chord contains the notes: B, D, F♯
  • In Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 31 voicings available
  • Also written as: B-, B min, B Minor
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bm chord on 5-String Guitar?

Bm is a B Minor chord. It contains the notes B, D, F♯. On 5-String Guitar in Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 31 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Bm on 5-String Guitar?

To play Bm on in Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, use one of the 31 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Bm chord?

The Bm chord contains the notes: B, D, F♯.

How many ways can you play Bm on 5-String Guitar?

In Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 31 voicings for the Bm chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D, F♯.

What are other names for Bm?

Bm is also known as B-, B min, B Minor. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D, F♯.

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