B Minor Major 7th Bass Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
B Minor Major 7th filtered by fret:
No playable voicings found for this chord on bass. This chord type requires more notes than the bass guitar's 4 strings can voice. Try a simpler chord type.
B Minor Major 7th — chord details
The B Minor Major 7th chord is made up of the following notes: B, D, F#, A#.
Intervals: 1P, 3m, 5P, 7M.
The diagrams above show every voicing and chord variation for B Minor Major 7th on bass guitar. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — ideal for bass lines, chord fills, and double stops.
B minor-major seventh is a striking chord that pairs a minor triad with a major seventh — B, D, F#, A#, intervals 1P, 3m, 5P, 7M. The clash between the dark minor third and the bright major seventh creates a haunting, mysterious tension. This chord is famously associated with James Bond themes, spy movie scores, and sophisticated jazz arrangements that demand an air of intrigue and danger.
How to Play B Minor Major 7th
B m(maj7) can be voiced in multiple ways depending on your instrument and musical context. Experiment with different inversions and positions to find voicings that connect smoothly to surrounding chords in your progression.
B Minor Major 7th in Progressions
B minor-major seventh often appears as the i chord in harmonic minor progressions or as a chromatic passing chord descending from i to i7. Its dramatic character makes it effective in intros, transitions, and cinematic moments.
Common Substitutions
Bm7 or Bm6 can soften the intensity, while Bm9(Maj7) extends the color further.
Difficulty: This is an advanced chord on guitar — it requires precise finger placement and usually a barre or uncommon shape.