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Guitar Bm/G chord diagram

Guitar Bm/G chord diagram Fingering: x-x-5-4-3-2 Base fret 2.

Bm/G is one of the essential Guitar chords. On this page, you can find how to play Bm/G, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.

To play Bm/G, follow these steps: Place index finger on E string fret 2. Place middle finger on B string fret 3. Place ring finger on G string fret 4. Place pinky on D string fret 5.

Tips

  • Place E string with your index finger and B string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
  • On E string, press fret 2 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
  • This chord spans 4 frets; keep your thumb centered for reach.
  • Hold your hand position at base fret 2 for a cleaner tone.

Chord Theory

Notes
B - D - F#
Intervals
1 - b3 - 5
Chord Type
Minor — soft and melancholic character
Difficulty
Intermediate
Voicings
7

Alternative Positions

Different ways to play Bm/G on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.

  • Bm/G chord alternative position 1Guitar Bm/G chord diagram2-2-4-4-3-2
  • Bm/G chord alternative position 2Guitar Bm/G chord diagramx-2-4-4-3-2
  • Bm/G chord alternative position 3Guitar Bm/G chord diagram2-x-4-4-3-2
  • Bm/G chord alternative position 4Guitar Bm/G chord diagram2-2-x-4-3-2

Easy Transition Chords

These chords have similar finger positions to Bm/G, making them ideal for practice transitions.

  • 1. Bm/G → D#m/G | E♭m/G chord transition

    To move from Bm/G to D#m/G | E♭m/G, follow these steps:

    1. Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
    2. Lift your middle finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
    3. Slide your ring finger from G string fret 4 to B string fret 4.
    4. Keep pinky on D string fret 5.
  • 2. Bm/G → Bm/A chord transition

    To move from Bm/G to Bm/A, follow these steps:

    1. While playing Bm/G, first lift your middle finger and pinky.
    2. Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
    3. Keep ring finger on G string fret 4.
  • 3. Bm/G → Bm/D chord transition

    To move from Bm/G to Bm/D, follow these steps:

    1. While playing Bm/G, first lift your middle finger and pinky.
    2. Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
    3. Keep ring finger on G string fret 4.
  • 4. Bm/G → Bm/F# chord transition

    To move from Bm/G to Bm/F#, follow these steps:

    1. Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
    2. Keep middle finger on B string fret 3.
    3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on D string fret 4.
    4. Slide your pinky from D string fret 5 to G string fret 4.
  • 5. Bm/G → D#m/D | E♭m/D chord transition

    To move from Bm/G to D#m/D | E♭m/D, follow these steps:

    1. While playing Bm/G, lift your pinky from D string fret 5.
    2. Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
    3. Lift your middle finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
    4. Slide your ring finger from G string fret 4 to B string fret 4.
  • 6. Bm/G → Bm/C chord transition

    To move from Bm/G to Bm/C, follow these steps:

    1. While playing Bm/G, lift your pinky from D string fret 5.
    2. Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
    3. Lift your middle finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
    4. Keep ring finger on G string fret 4.

Compatible Scales

These scales include Bm/G and highlight the companion chords that fit the same key.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bm/G suitable for beginners on Guitar?

Bm/G sits in the intermediate range for Guitar players. It uses a 4-fret span. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.

Any beginner-friendly alternative for Bm/G?

Bm/G has a more accessible version for Guitar players. The alternative voicing uses fingering 2-2-x-4-3-2. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.