B Minor Major 7th
Notes:B ā D ā F# ā A#
Formula:R-m3-P5-M7
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-M7
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-7
Introduction
The B Minor Major 7th piano chord (BmMaj7) consists of the notes B, D, F#, A#. It is a minor triad with an added major 7th, giving it a dark and complex character with strong tension, often used in jazz and minor key progressions. Formula: R-m3-P5-M7 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-5-7.
Notes
B Minor Major 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | B4 ā D5 ā F#5 ā A#5 |
| 1st Inversion | D5 ā F#5 ā A#5 ā B5 |
| 2nd Inversion | F#5 ā A#5 ā B5 ā D6 |
| 3rd Inversion | B4 ā D5 ā F#5 ā A#4 |
Key Signature
The key of B Minor Major 7th has 2 sharps: FāÆ, CāÆ.
FāÆCāÆ
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-P5-M7
Intervals: P1-m3-P5-M7
The B Minor Major 7th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-P5-M7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-P5-M7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
B Minor Major 7th ā Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the B Minor Major 7th chord?
BmMaj7 contains: B, D, F#, A#. Minor triad with major seventh.
How does BmMaj7 differ from Bm7?
BmMaj7 has A# (major seventh), Bm7 has A (minor seventh).
How is BmMaj7 used in music?
Harmonic minor i chord. Jazz, progressive rock.
What songs use Minor Major 7th?
James Bond, My Funny Valentine.
Why does it sound tense?
Minor third (D) and major seventh (A#) create dissonance.
How does BmMaj7 differ from Bmaj7?
BmMaj7 has minor third (D). Bmaj7 has major third (D#).
Practice Tips
- Play Bm then add A# ā dramatic tension.
- Descending line: Bm ā BmMaj7 ā Bm7 ā Bm6.
- Harmonic minor i chord.
- Compare with Bm7.
- The DāA# interval creates tension.
- BmMaj7 and CbmMaj7 are enharmonic.