The B Minor Major 7th chord is a four-note chord made up of B, D, F♯, and A♯. It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, and major seventh.
Construction
B Minor Major 7th = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th = B · D · F♯ · A♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| B | Root | 1 |
| D | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| F♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| A♯ | Major 7th | 7 |
B Minor Major 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | B – D – F♯ – A♯ |
| 1st Inversion | D – F♯ – A♯ – B |
| 2nd Inversion | F♯ – A♯ – B – D |
| 3rd Inversion | A♯ – B – D – F♯ |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the B Minor Major 7th is the tonic (i) chord of B Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, D Major — 2 sharps (F♯, C♯).
F♯C♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of B Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of the B minor scale:
B Minor Major 7th — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the B Minor Major 7th chord on piano?
The B Minor Major 7th chord contains the notes B – D – F♯ – A♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
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#).