B Minor 7th Guitar Chord — Drop B
Guitar chord voicings in Drop B tuning (B-F#-B-E-G#-C#)
B Minor 7th Voicings in Drop B
B Minor 7th filtered by fret:
B Minor 7th in Drop B Tuning — Guide
The B Minor 7th chord is made up of the following notes: B, D, F#, A.
Intervals: 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m.
The B Minor 7th chord in Drop B tuning (B-F#-B-E-G#-C#) requires different fingerings than standard tuning.
The B minor seventh chord layers a minor seventh on top of a minor triad, producing B, D, F#, A with intervals 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m. This four-note voicing sounds mellow, warm, and relaxed — darker than a major seventh but less tense than a dominant seventh. Minor sevenths are ubiquitous in jazz, R&B, and lo-fi music, providing a smooth harmonic backdrop that invites improvisation and melodic exploration.
How to Play B Minor 7th
On guitar, B m7 is most commonly played as a barre chord. The E-shape barre at fret 11 or the A-shape barre provide the two most practical voicings. Mastering barre chord technique unlocks this chord in every position along the neck, giving you freedom to play in any key.
B Minor 7th in Progressions
B minor seventh commonly functions as the ii7 in D major, the iii7 in G major, or the vi7 in D major. In minor keys, it serves as the i7, providing a smooth, jazzy foundation.
Common Substitutions
Bm9, Bm11, or Dmaj7 provide smooth alternatives that preserve the chord's mellow character.
Difficulty: On guitar, this chord is intermediate — a barre or partial barre is likely needed, but the shape is manageable with practice.