# B minor Guitar Chord

> The B minor minor chord, composed of the root (B minor), minor third D, and perfect fifth F♯, evokes a melancholic or introspective emotion. The lowered third D gives it a somber, contemplative quality, contrasting with the major chord’s brightness, and is often used to express depth and emotional complexity. With F♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of B minor.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor/f-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Bmin
- Notes: B, D, F♯
- Intervals: 1 (B), ♭3 (D), 5 (F♯)
- Mood: sad, moody, introspective, emotional
- Genres: Pop, Rock, Blues, Classical
- Playable shapes: 107

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 2 2 0 4 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor/f-sharp/220402)
- Shape 2: 2 2 0 4 3 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor/f-sharp/220432)
- Shape 3: 2 2 4 4 3 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor/f-sharp/224432)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 4 4 3 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor/f-sharp/xx4432)
- Shape 5: -1 9 0 7 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor/f-sharp/x90777)
- Shape 6: -1 9 9 7 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor/f-sharp/x99777)
- Shape 7: -1 9 0 7 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor/f-sharp/x90707)
- Shape 8: -1 9 9 7 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-minor/f-sharp/x99707)

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