B Minor 13th Guitar Chord (Bm13)
B Minor 13th (Bm13) is built from B, D, F#, A, C#, G#, which is the 1P - 3m - 5P - 7m - 9M - 13M formula measured from the root B. This entry documents the notes and intervals; no fingerings are catalogued yet.
Fingerings for Bm13
No fingering is catalogued for Bm13 yet. The notes and intervals below still tell you what the chord is made of.
Notes in Bm13
- B1P
- D3m
- F#5P
- A7m
- C#9M
- G#13M
How to play Bm13
B Minor 13th Guitar Chord (Bm13) is smooth and mellow, a staple of soul, funk and jazz.
Beginner tip
Flatten your fingers so the barre covers the strings evenly without buzzing.
Practice idea
Play it as the ii chord and move it to the V to practise the most common jazz cadence.
Bm13 FAQ
- What notes are in B Minor 13th?
- B Minor 13th (Bm13) contains B, D, F#, A, C#, G#. In interval terms that is 1P - 3m - 5P - 7m - 9M - 13M above the root B.
- Is Bm13 hard for beginners?
- Bm13 is catalogued for reference. Flatten your fingers so the barre covers the strings evenly without buzzing.