BbmMaj7 Ukulele Chord
BbmMaj7 on ukulele is 3-1-1-0: barre the 1st fret across the C and E strings with your index finger, put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the g string and leave the A string open. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as A#mMaj7, A sharp minor major seventh.
- Notes: Bb, Db, F and A
- Frets: 3 1 1 0
- Tuning: g C E A
BbmMaj7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor major 7th
- Also known as
- A#mMaj7, or Bb minor major seventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 7
- Intervals
- Bb (root), Db (minor 3rd), F (perfect 5th), A (major 7th)
- Notes
- Bb, Db, F and A
- Frets
- 3 1 1 0
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the BbmMaj7 chord
Here is the BbmMaj7 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the g string.
- Lay your index finger flat across the C and E strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Leave the A string open.
- 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 BbmMaj7?
Yes: play it as 2-1-1-1. Barre the 1st fret across the C, E and A strings with your index finger and put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string. It sits closer to the nut, so there is less reaching. Use it while the main shape is still settling, then go back to the full voicing for the bigger sound.
What notes are in the BbmMaj7 chord?
The BbmMaj7 chord is built from four notes: Bb, Db, F and A (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and major 7th). The major seventh on top of a minor chord gives it a tense, film-noir kind of beauty.
Ukulele songs that use the BbmMaj7 chord
Want to go further?
Once BbmMaj7 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. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.