Chords in the Key of B minor

The key of B minor has 2 sharps (F♯, C♯). Its chords are Bm · C♯dim · D · Em · F♯m · G · A, and most songs are built around Bm · Em · F♯m · G.

Chords in B minor

Degree	Chord	Type
i	Bm	minor
ii°	C♯dim	diminished
III	D	major
iv	Em	minor
v	F♯m	minor
VI	G	major
VII	A	major
V7 (harmonic minor)	F♯7	dominant 7th — common right before returning to i in minor songs

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Chords in the key of B minor — guitar chord charts for Bm, C#dim, D, Em, F#m, G, A — All on one image — long-press (or right-click) to save it.

Common chord progressions

i–VI–III–VII (minor pop)

Bm G D A

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i–iv–v–i

Bm Em F♯m Bm

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i–VII–VI–VII

Bm A G A

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i–iv–V7–i (minor cadence)

BmEmF♯7Bm

Play it easier with a capo

Capo on fret 2 + A minor shapes → sounds in B minor
Capo on fret 7 + E minor shapes → sounds in B minor

Related keys and scales

Relative key: D major — same key signature.

A half step up: C minor · a half step down: Bb minor

Scales: B natural minor scale · B minor pentatonic

FAQ

What chords are in the key of B minor?

The diatonic chords of B minor are Bm, C#dim, D, Em, F#m, G, A. Most songs revolve around Bm, Em, F#m, G, and F#7 shows up often too.

How can I play in B minor more easily on guitar?

With a capo you can use easier shapes: capo 2 + A minor shapes, capo 7 + E minor shapes.

How many sharps or flats does B minor have?

2 sharps (F♯, C♯). Its relative key, D major, shares the same key signature.

How do I transpose a song to B minor?

Move every chord by the same number of semitones — the progression player has a transpose control. For a whole PDF song sheet, the Buskermate app reads the chords and changes the key in one go.

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