What notes are in a B major chord?

A B major piano chord uses the notes B, D#, F#.

How do I practice B on piano?

Start in root position, then try the inversions, use the fingering guide, listen with the audio button, and practice short changes to related chords in the same key.

Can I explore B in every key?

Yes. Open the Interactive Chord Explorer to transpose this chord quality across all twelve roots, or use Practice Mode to drill changes in time.

B Major Piano Chord

The B major chord contains the notes B, D#, F#. It is built from a root, major third, and perfect fifth (1 – 3 – 5).

Chord formula

1 – 3 – 5

Show intervals

Active voicing: B – D# – F#

B Major

Notes: B, D#, F#
Intervals: 1, 3, 5
Also known as: B, BM, Bmaj

Right-hand fingering (root position): 1 – 3 – 5

Chord inversions

C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
D#
F#
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
D#
F#
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
F#

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Related learning

How it is built

B major stacks a major third and perfect fifth above the root. On piano, think of the shape as root – skip – note – skip – note.

Common musical function

In its home key, B major often feels like "home" — the tonic. It also appears as the IV chord in other keys and as a bright contrast in minor-key progressions.

Beginner practice advice

Practice B in root position until the shape feels automatic, then try the first and second inversions. Use the audio button to check your voicing, and drill short changes to neighboring chords in the same key.

Moving into and out of the chord

Look for shared notes with nearby chords in the key — keeping a finger on a common tone makes changes smoother. G# Minor (relative minor) and B Minor (parallel minor) are good starting points for short practice loops — see the full related chords list below for more.

FAQ

What notes are in a B major chord?: A B major piano chord uses the notes B, D#, F#.
How do I practice B on piano?: Start in root position, then try the inversions, use the fingering guide, listen with the audio button, and practice short changes to related chords in the same key.
Can I explore B in every key?: Yes. Open the Interactive Chord Explorer to transpose this chord quality across all twelve roots, or use Practice Mode to drill changes in time.

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