Bm7
Sevenths · B root
Bm7
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions.
0 st3 st7 st10 st
Notes in Bm7
BRoot
D3rd
F#5th
A7th
B is less common as a home key but appears often as the III or VII chord in various progressions.
Identify the Chord Quality on B
Each chord below is played on B. Listen and identify whether you heard Bm7, Bm, B7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Minor 7th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in B
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About the Bm7 Chord
The Bm7 chord is a minor 7th chord built on B. It contains the notes B, D, F#, A — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions. Practising the Bm7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.