Chords in the key of B minor

The seven chords, the scale and the progressions that work in B minor. Tap any chord to hear it.

Quick answer

The chords in B minor are Bm, C#dim, D, Em, F#m, G, A (i ii° III iv v VI VII).

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Key signature2 sharps

Relative majorD major

ScaleB C# D E F# G A

Minor pentatonicB D E F# A

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The chords in the key of B minor

The seven chords in B minor are Bm, C#dim, D, Em, F#m, G, A. As seventh chords they're Bm7, C#m7b5, Dmaj7, Em7, F#m7, Gmaj7, A7. They all use only notes from the B minor scale, so they sound like they belong together in any order.

Chords in B minor with Roman numerals
Degree	Numeral	Triad	Seventh chord
1	i	Bm	Bm7
2	ii°	C#dim	C#m7b5
3	III	D	Dmaj7
4	iv	Em	Em7
5	v	F#m	F#m7
6	VI	G	Gmaj7
7	VII	A	A7

Popular progressions in B minor

Common chord progressions played in B minor
Progression	Numerals	Chords in B
Minor ii–V–i	iiø7 V7 i7	C#m7b5 F#7 Bm7
Aeolian march	i VI VII i	Bm G A Bm
Phrygian menace	i bII i bII	Bm C Bm C
Minor three-chord	i iv v i	Bm Em F#m Bm
Andalusian cadence	i VII VI V	Bm A G F#
Minor pop	i VI III VII	Bm G D A
Minor circle	i iv VII III	Bm Em A D
Minor rock loop	i VII VI VII	Bm A G A

B minor on the circle of fifths

B minor has 2 sharps. Its neighbors on the circle of fifths are E minor and F# minor. They share all but one note with it, which makes them the smoothest keys to change to. Its relative major, D major, uses exactly the same notes and chords.

Scales to play over B minor

Use the B minor scale (B C# D E F# G A) for melodies and solos. For a simpler sound that's hard to get wrong, try the B minor pentatonic (B D E F# A). For a bluesy edge, add the blue note with the B blues scale (B D E F F# A).

Every key

C major G major D major A major E major B major F# major Db major Ab major Eb major Bb major F major A minor E minor B minor F# minor C# minor G# minor D# minor Bb minor F minor C minor G minor D minor

Common questions

What chords are in the key of B minor?

The chords in B minor are Bm, C#dim, D, Em, F#m, G, A.

What is the relative major of B minor?

The relative major of B minor is D major. They share the same notes and key signature.

How many sharps or flats are in B minor?

B minor has 2 sharps.

What notes are in the B minor scale?

The B minor scale is B C# D E F# G A.

Last updated November 14, 2026.