B major Chord
B major is the major triad built on B — the bright, stable sound of B major.
Notes in the B major chord
B major contains B — D♯ — F♯. B major is the major triad built on B — the bright, stable sound of B major.
How to play B major
Open the chord finder above to see B major fingerings on piano, guitar, and ukulele simultaneously. Click any note on the diagram to play it on its own; use the strum button to roll the chord out from low to high.
B major in songs
B major appears in countless songs across rock, pop, jazz, and folk. Look it up in any tabbed song; if you see B major written above the lyrics, that's this chord.
FAQs
What's the difference between B major and Bm chords?
The third note changes. B major uses the major third interval; switching the third changes the entire emotional character.
What scale does B major come from?
B major sits naturally in B major and several related keys. Use the scale explorer to see which scales contain it.
Are there easier guitar voicings for B major?
Most chords have multiple voicings. The chord finder shows one common voicing; experienced guitarists often have several alternatives in different positions.