B m
B m · Displayed in: B · Minor triad · Tones: B, D, F# · Aliases: Minor, Min, mi
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How the B minor triad is built
Start on B, add a minor third, then a perfect fifth. The result is B–D–F#; its formula is 1–b3–5.
- Notes
- B–D–F#
- Interval formula
- 1–b3–5
Where it is used
Minor triads can act as a minor tonic or as diatonic chords inside major and minor keys. Context, bass, and progression determine their function.
Listen and play
Play B–D–F# slowly as an arpeggio, then together. Raise the middle note by one semitone and listen for the change from minor to major.
Related chords and scales
Pitch-set containment follows the spelled source notes. Same-tonic connections use the Bridge heuristic, not a claim of functional compatibility.
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Contains Contained In Perfect matchF# sus4#5F# B D
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ContainsB 5(no3)B F#
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Contained InB ShegayeB D F# G
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Contained InB Ambassel AeolianB D E F# A
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Contained InB m6B D F# G#
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Same-tonic connection (heuristic) Shared tones: 3 · Voice-leading: 0.25B m7B D F# A
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Same-tonic connection (heuristic) Shared tones: 2 · Voice-leading: 0.33B m#5B D G
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