Bm Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Bm chord on your ukulele? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Bm, step by step.
- Notes: B, D and Gb
- Frets: 4 2 2 2
- Tuning: g C E A
Bm ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor triad
- Also known as
- B minor
- Formula
- 1 b3 5
- Intervals
- B (root), D (minor 3rd), Gb (perfect 5th)
- Notes
- B, D and Gb
- Frets
- 4 2 2 2
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bm chord
Here is the Bm chord step by step:
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the g string.
- Lay your index finger flat across the C, E and A strings at the 2nd fret, a small 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.
What notes are in the Bm chord?
The Bm chord is built from three notes: B, D and Gb (the root, minor 3rd and perfect 5th). That flattened third is what gives a minor chord its softer, more wistful feel next to a bright major. Curious which chords sit together in a song? See which chords share a key.
Ukulele songs that use the Bm chord
Want to go further?
Once Bm feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try B7, Bmaj7, B and Bsus4. Bm pairs most often with E, Gb and Abm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.