Chords in the key of B minor
The B minor scale is B – C# – D – E – F# – G – A. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (lowercase for minor, uppercase for major).
7th chords in B minor
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in B minor
- i–iv–VBmEmF#
- Andalusian cadenceBmAGF#
- i–VI–III–VIIBmGDA
Questions
What chords are in the key of B minor?
The chords in B minor are Bm, C#dim, D, Em, F#m, G and A, plus F# (a major V borrowed from the harmonic minor scale).
Which chords in B minor are major and which are minor?
Major: D, G and A. Minor: Bm, Em and F#m. C#dim is diminished.
What is the relative major of B minor?
D major. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on D.
How can I play in B minor with easy chords?
Put a capo on fret 2 and play the open chords of A minor: Am, C, Dm, Em, F and G.