Bbm7 Ukulele Chord
Bbm7 on ukulele is 1-1-1-1: barre the 1st fret across the g, C, E and A strings with your index finger. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as A#m7, A sharp minor seventh.
- Notes: Bb, Db, F and Ab
- Frets: 1 1 1 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Bbm7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 7th
- Also known as
- A#m7, or Bb minor seventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7
- Intervals
- Bb (root), Db (minor 3rd), F (perfect 5th), Ab (minor 7th)
- Notes
- Bb, Db, F and Ab
- Frets
- 1 1 1 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bbm7 chord
Here is the Bbm7 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across all four strings at the 1st fret, a full barre.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Bbm7?
No, 1-1-1-1 is already the easiest way to play Bbm7: barre the 1st fret across the g, C, E and A strings with your index finger.
What notes are in the Bbm7 chord?
The Bbm7 chord is built from four notes: Bb, Db, F and Ab (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and minor 7th). Minor sevenths are the smooth, mellow ones. They feel relaxed and a little jazzy, softer than a plain minor. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Bbm7 chord
Want to go further?
Once Bbm7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Bb7, Bbmaj7, Bbm and Bb. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.