{"id":7880,"date":"2023-03-26T18:43:31","date_gmt":"2023-03-26T18:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bandmag.com\/?p=7880"},"modified":"2023-03-26T18:43:38","modified_gmt":"2023-03-26T18:43:38","slug":"how-to-play-bm7-on-piano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bandmag.com\/how-to\/how-to-play-bm7-on-piano\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play BM7 on Piano (Very Easy)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you wondering How to Play BM7 on Piano<\/strong>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning how to play chords on the piano is one of the most important skills you need to master as a pianist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most popular chords used in jazz and popular music is the B Minor 7th (BM7). It’s a rich and beautiful chord that can add character and depth to your playing. Let’s learn how to play it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Play BM7 on Piano (Very Easy)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Basics of BM7 Chords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Bm7 chord comprises four notes – B, D, F#, and A. These four notes are arranged in thirds, separating each by three half steps or three white keys on the piano keyboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To play a Bm7 chord on the piano, you must hold down all four notes simultaneously. The best way to do this is by using your thumb (B), index finger (D), middle finger (F#), and pinky finger (A).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding Emotion with Inversions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you know how to play a basic BM7 chord, you can add more emotion to your playing using different inversions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An inversion refers to the order in which the notes of a chord are played. For example, instead of playing a basic BM7 from bottom-to-top like this: B D F# A, you can switch it up and play it from top-to-bottom like this: A F# D B<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will give you playing an entirely different feel compared to playing it usually! You can also start with your middle finger instead of your thumb for another unique sound. Experiment with different combinations until you find an arrangement that works for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experimenting with Other Variations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to using different inversions, you can experiment with other variations, such as adding extensions or substitutions. Extensions are additional notes added onto a basic chord structure, while substitutions involve replacing certain notes within the original structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if we take our basic Bm7 chord – B D F# A – we could add an extension by adding a G note between F# and A or substitute the F# for an E note creating a Bm6\/9 sound. With some practice, these techniques will become second nature!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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