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How to Play a BM Chord on a Guitar

The B minor chord can help you play many contemporary and classical music pieces. B minor is the relative minor of the D major chord. Many times a song in the key of D major will use B minor chord. You can play this chord by positioning your fingers on the third and fourth frets of the guitar and strumming the strings in one fluid motion.

Instructions

    • 1

      Place your left index finger on the third fret of the second string. Lay your index finger down on the fretboard, covering the four strings above the second string.

    • 2

      Place your fourth finger on the fourth fret of the third string.

    • 3

      Position your fifth finger on the fourth fret of the fourth string.

    • 4

      Place your middle finger on the third fret of the fifth string.

    • 5

      Press all of your fingers down on the strings. Your fingers must hold the five strings against the fretboard.

    • 6

      Strum the five strings that your fingers cover with a guitar pick or a finger, in one quick motion. The chord should consist of one complete sound and not a series of noises.

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