BmMaj7 Ukulele Chord
BmMaj7 on ukulele is 3-2-2-2: barre the 2nd fret across the C, E and A strings with your index finger and put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the g string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- Notes: B, D, Gb and Bb
- Frets: 3 2 2 2
- Tuning: g C E A
BmMaj7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor major 7th
- Also known as
- B minor major seventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 7
- Intervals
- B (root), D (minor 3rd), Gb (perfect 5th), Bb (major 7th)
- Notes
- B, D, Gb and Bb
- Frets
- 3 2 2 2
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the BmMaj7 chord
Here is the BmMaj7 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd 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.
Is there an easier way to play BmMaj7?
Not really. 3-2-2-2 is already the simplest playable shape for BmMaj7 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the BmMaj7 chord?
The BmMaj7 chord is built from four notes: B, D, Gb and Bb (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.
Want to go further?
Once BmMaj7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try B7, Bmaj7, Bm and B. 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.