B Minor
Bm minor has 2 sharps. Its relative major is D and its parallel key is B. This page lists the signature, scale notes, diatonic chords, and go-to progressions, with tools that play the sound.
Key signature
Sharps: 2 (Notes: F#, C#)
Scale notes
The notes that make up this scale, shown with their degrees.
| Degree | 1 | 2 | ♭3 | 4 | 5 | ♭6 | ♭7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | B | C# | D | E | F# | G | A |
Diatonic chords
The chords that belong to this key, color-coded by role: T (tonic), SD (subdominant), D (dominant).
Triads
| Degree | Chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ⅰm | Bm | B D F# | T |
| Ⅱdim | C#dim | C# E G | SD |
| Ⅲ | D | D F# A | T |
| Ⅳm | Em | E G B | SD |
| Ⅴm | F#m | F# A C# | D |
| Ⅵ | G | G B D | T |
| Ⅶ | A | A C# E | D |
Seventh chords
| Degree | Chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ⅰm7 | Bm7 | B D F# A | T |
| Ⅱm7b5 | C#m7b5 | C# E G B | SD |
| Ⅲmaj7 | Dmaj7 | D F# A C# | T |
| Ⅳm7 | Em7 | E G B D | SD |
| Ⅴm7 | F#m7 | F# A C# E | D |
| Ⅵmaj7 | Gmaj7 | G B D F# | T |
| Ⅶ7 | A7 | A C# E G | D |
This table uses the natural minor. Raising the 7th (harmonic minor) turns V into F# (V7 = F#7) for a stronger resolution.
Related keys
Go-to progressions in this key
Common progressions written out with the real chord names for this key. Play them in the progression player to hear them.
| Progression | Chords | |
|---|---|---|
| Andalusian Cadence | Bm - A#dim - G - F# | ▶ Play in player |
| Minor II-V-I | C#m7b5 - F#7 - Bm7 | ▶ Play in player |
| Rock Power Progression | Bm - A - Em - Bm | ▶ Play in player |
Hear it with the tools
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