Guitar Bm7 chord diagram
Bm7 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 44 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Bm7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Bm7, follow these steps: Place index finger on E string, A string, G string, and E string fret 2. Place middle finger on B string fret 3. Place ring finger on D string fret 4.
Tips
- Place E string with your index finger and A string with your index 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.
- Finger choices on Bm7 can be optimized for the next chord. For example, when moving from Bm7 to F#7 | G♭7, using on D string, use your pinky, on B string, use your ring finger, on E string, use your middle finger, on A string, use your middle finger, on G string, use your middle finger, and on E string, use your middle finger helps preserve hand position with minimal movement.
- Keep the barre firm so every string rings clearly.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- B - D - F# - A
- Intervals
- 1 - b3 - 5 - b7
- Chord Type
- Minor 7 — jazz and soul feel
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Barre chord
- Yes
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Bm7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Bm7 chord diagramx-2-4-2-3-2
Guitar Bm7 chord diagramx-2-x-2-3-2
Guitar Bm7 chord diagramx-5-4-4-3-5
Guitar Bm7 chord diagramx-2-4-2-3-5
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Bm7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Bm7 → F#7 | G♭7 chord transition
To move from Bm7 to F#7 | G♭7, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 4 to A string fret 4.
2. Bm7 → F#m/B | G♭m/B chord transition
To move from Bm7 to F#m/B | G♭m/B, follow these steps:
- While playing Bm7, lift your middle finger from B string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on D string fret 4.
3. Bm7 → Bm chord transition
To move from Bm7 to Bm, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on B string fret 3.
- Keep ring finger on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
4. Bm7 → B5 chord transition
To move from Bm7 to B5, follow these steps:
- While playing Bm7, lift your middle finger from B string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on D string fret 4.
5. Bm7 → F#5 | G♭5 chord transition
To move from Bm7 to F#5 | G♭5, follow these steps:
- While playing Bm7, lift your middle finger from B string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 4.
6. Bm7 → Gm/B chord transition
To move from Bm7 to Gm/B, follow these steps:
- While playing Bm7, lift your ring finger from D string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to G string fret 3.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Bm7 across songs on this site.
1. Bm7 → E7 chord transition
To move from Bm7 to E7, follow these steps:
- While playing Bm7, lift your ring finger from D string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Bm7 use the transition to E7 at 24.5%. You can practice this transition in 21 different songs.
2. Bm7 → C chord transition
To move from Bm7 to C, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Bm7 use the transition to C at 12.5%. You can practice this transition in 4 different songs.
3. Bm7 → A chord transition
To move from Bm7 to A, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Bm7 use the transition to A at 10.9%. You can practice this transition in 10 different songs.
4. Bm7 → Em chord transition
To move from Bm7 to Em, follow these steps:
- While playing Bm7, lift your index finger from E string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 4 to fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Bm7 use the transition to Em at 8.3%. You can practice this transition in 9 different songs.
5. Bm7 → Em7 chord transition
To move from Bm7 to Em7, follow these steps:
- While playing Bm7, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Bm7 use the transition to Em7 at 8.3%. You can practice this transition in 8 different songs.
Songs Using Bm7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the Bm7 chord, perfect for practice.
- Crystal Gayle,üi - Crystal Gayle - Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
- The Weeknd - The Knowing
- Eric Clapton - Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do
- The Four Aces - Four Aces - Heart Of My Heart
- ABBA - Thank You For The Music
- Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon
- Frankie Lymon - Goody Goody
- Gillian Welch - One Little Song
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bm7 suitable for beginners on Guitar?
Bm7 sits in the intermediate range for Guitar players. It uses a 3-fret span and includes a barre technique. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.
Any beginner-friendly alternative for Bm7?
Bm7 has a more accessible version for Guitar players. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-2-4-2-3-5. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.
Which chords pair well with Bm7 on Guitar?
Bm7 works well with E7 and C on Guitar. Based on our catalog data, transitions from Bm7 to E7 account for 24.5% (92 total changes in 21 songs), and transitions to C account for 12.5% (47 total changes in 4 songs).
Which songs include Bm7?
Crystal Gayle - Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue Chords is one of 8 songs featuring the Bm7 chord.