Bm

About this chord

Bm (B minor) carries a dark, melancholic tone with a moody, introspective feel that can turn haunting or cinematic. Found in rock, indie, metal, and singer‑songwriter ballads, it’s a go-to chord in pop hooks and base progressions, and fits jazz-inflected harmony. On guitar it often requires a barre shape (beginner challenge), though open-position variants and simplified voicings exist; on piano it’s straightforward and expressive. It evokes Nordic/Scandinavian folk and can hint at Spanish or Flamenco color when paired with Phrygian flavors. Commonly used as a tonic in B minor, it supports i–VI–III–VII or i–iv–V moves, creating tension that resolves poignantly; aliases: Bm, B minor triad.