Unlike the guitar, where strings are in a descending order, the lowest-toned string on a ukulele is actually the third string. Ukulele chord charts visually represent the four strings on the fretboard of your ukulele:Ī = The first string (and highest-tone string) To show you how to play the B minor chord on your ukulele, we’ll verbally break down each finger and fret position, and we’ll also be looking at some ukulele chord charts. How Do You Play a B Minor Chord on Ukulele? No matter where you play this chord, it’s always composed of these same three notes. You can play a B minor chord in many positions on the neck of your ukulele. The change to this note gives minor chords and scales their distinct sad sound. The minor third is a half-step lower, or flat, from the major third.

Minor chords and minor scales sound different thanks to one small change in the third note in the scale. Like all minor chords, when you strum it you’ll notice that B minor has a more melancholy sound than the major chords you’ve already studied. It contains the root note, B the minor third, D and the perfect fifth, F#. This chord is based on the B minor scale. The B minor chord on the ukulele is made up of three notes: In this lesson, we’ll go over the notes that make up the B minor chord, how to play this chord in three different positions, and a couple of songs you can practice that contain this important chord. The B minor chord is a great chord for beginners who are ready to add some new sounds to their ukulele practice.

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