Bm Chord help?

Question

I know its a barre chord but I just can't play it, my fingers don't stretch and finger the frets right....

Any help?

I really want to learn how to play some songs but they have Bm chord in them

Answer 1

A picture is worth a thousand words. Pay attention to the first, and second diagram. For now, disregard playing the 5th, and 6th string, but work on it. It's played by creating a bridge with your first finger.
http://www.8notes.com/guitar_chord_chart/Bm.asp

Answer 2

B minor seven is relatively easy

5/2 3/2 1/2 (Don't play the last string

If you play fingerstyle (with your fingers, not a pick) you can simply put your first finger on the second fret of the fifth string, your second finger on the second fret of the first string, your third finger on the third fret of the second string, and your fourth finger on the fourth fret of the third string

5/2 3/4 2/3 1/2

Only play the strings you press, although the open D is within the chord so it will be alright. I guess you just have to avoid that sixth string again.

That will get you through those songs until your first finger builds up enough strength to play a full bar. You can also play a partial barre and avoid that last string again. Lay your first finger across the second fret to the fifth string (mute the sixth), but focus on the fifth string only. Your second finger will play the second string at the third fret, your third finger will play the third string at the fourth fret, and your fourth finger will play the fourth string - also at the fourth fret. This is just an A minor chord, slid up to second position with a partial barre. It is somewhat easier than a full barre and metal players (hard rockers) use it all the time. It has all of the elements of the B minor chord and although it is a tiny bit sparse, it will probably do very well for you.

5/2-----------------------1/2
4/4 3/4 2/3

Most songs will use the B minor seven as a substitute however, and that is the one that most people use until they get the hang of barring. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Play the bottom 4 strings of the chord and don't barre it.

Answer 4

You can just play the bottom (highest) 3 strings.

F# D B

You can also do it in 2nd position and bar the 7th fret which is basically a Bm

Answer 5

The thumb can be used to catch the sixth and the fifth strings in the following Bm diagram: 224322.

The same holds true for: 799777