Chords in the key of B minor on ukulele
The chords in the key of B minor are built from the notes of the scale: Bm, C#dim, D, Em, F#m, G, A. Almost every song in this key uses only these, with the dominant F#7 leading back to Bm.
The chords of the key
- Bmi
- C#dimii°
- DIII
- Emiv
- F#mv
- F#V
- F#7V7
- GVI
- AVII
| Degree | Chord | Function |
|---|---|---|
| i | Bm | tonic (rest) |
| ii° | C#dim | subdominant (moves away) |
| III | D | tonic (rest) |
| iv | Em | subdominant (moves away) |
| v | F#m | dominant (tension) |
| V | F# | dominant (tension) |
| V7 | F#7 | dominant (tension) |
| VI | G | subdominant (moves away) |
| VII | A | dominant (tension) |
Common progressions
- Epic minor (i–VI–III–VII): Bm – G – D – A
- Andalusian (i–VII–VI–V): Bm – A – G – F#
To improvise
The B minor scale works over all these chords. To start with less risk, use the minor pentatonic: five notes that almost never sound wrong in this key.
Relative key: D major, with the same notes and a different home chord.