B Minor Chord

Bm Level 2: The Session

B Minor (Bm) is built from the notes B, D, F#. Its intervals are Root — Minor 3rd — Perfect 5th. Darker, more introspective, and emotionally complex. The minor triad pulls the brightness of major downward by a single semitone in the third, changing the entire mood.

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Notes and intervals

Interval Semitones Note
Root 0 B
Minor 3rd 3 D
Perfect 5th 7 F#

What does b minor chord sound like?

Darker, more introspective, and emotionally complex. The minor triad pulls the brightness of major downward by a single semitone in the third, changing the entire mood.

B Minor Chord in music

A dramatic, intense key. Chopin's "Piano Sonata No. 3" scherzo and many rock songs use B minor for its driving, restless energy.

How to recognise b minor chord by ear

Compare it directly to major. The third is lower — it feels like a shadow falling across the chord. Don't just think "sad" — think "deeper." The fifth is the same as major, so focus on the third.

Practice identifying this chord in ChordFrog's Level 2: The Session .

Practice tip

B minor has a driving, restless energy common in rock. Compare B minor to B major — the D natural (minor third) instead of D# creates a darker edge. Practise this comparison high on the piano where the character difference is most pronounced.

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in a B Minor chord?
B Minor (Bm) contains three notes: B, D, F#. The intervals are Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th.
How do I recognise B Minor by ear?
Compare it directly to major. The third is lower — it feels like a shadow falling across the chord. Don't just think "sad" — think "deeper." The fifth is the same as major, so focus on the third. Practice identifying B Minor in ChordFrog's Level 2 (The Session).
What level is B Minor in ChordFrog?
B Minor is introduced at Level 2: The Session. This level covers all 12 major triads.

Other B chords

B Major Chord B Diminished Chord B Augmented Chord B Sus2 Chord B Sus4 Chord

All Minor Chords chords

C Minor Chord D♭ Minor Chord D Minor Chord E♭ Minor Chord E Minor Chord F Minor Chord F♯ Minor Chord G Minor Chord A♭ Minor Chord A Minor Chord B♭ Minor Chord

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