B Minor Major 7th
Hear the B Minor Major 7th chord played for you.
Bm(maj7)
B – D – F♯ – A♯
Formula:R-m3-P5-M7
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-M7
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-7
Introduction
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.
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 | B – D – F# – A# |
| 1st Inversion | D – F# – A# – B |
| 2nd Inversion | F# – A# – B – D |
| 3rd Inversion | B – D – F# – A# |
Key Signature
The key of B Minor Major 7th has 2 sharps.
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 diatonic triads built on each degree of the B minor scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
i — B Minor (minor)
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 — 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# — dramatic tension.
- Descending line: Bm → BmMaj7 → Bm7 → Bm6.
- Harmonic minor i chord.
- Compare with Bm7.
- The D–A# interval creates tension.
- BmMaj7 and CbmMaj7 are enharmonic.
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