CHORD · MINOR 7TH
Bm7 (Bm7)
The Bm7 chord (Bm7) contains 4 notes: B, D, F#, A. A minor triad plus a minor 7th — mellow, smooth, foundational in R&B and jazz.
Notes
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Intervals from root
| Degree | Note | Interval | Quality | Half steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 1 | Perfect Unison | 0 |
| 2 | D | b3 | Minor 3rd | 3 |
| 3 | F# | 5 | Perfect 5th | 7 |
| 4 | A | b7 | Minor 7th | 10 |
Where Bm7 shows up
Progressions that use this chord, and the role it plays in each.
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