B Chord Guitar Chart
Notes: B - D# - F#
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th
Quick answer
The B guitar chord is played as x-2-4-4-4-2 from low E to high E and uses the notes B, D#, F#.
- Fret pattern
- x-2-4-4-4-2
- Chord notes
- B, D#, F#
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5
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How to Play B
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the A and high E strings
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 4 of the D string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 4 of the G string
- 5Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the B string
About Major Chords
Built from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Major chords sound bright, happy, and stable.
B Major Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the B Major guitar chord?
The B Major guitar chord uses the notes B, D#, F#.
How do you play B on guitar?
Play the B guitar chord with the x-2-4-4-4-2 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 2 of the A and high E strings Place your middle finger on fret 4 of the D string Place your ring finger on fret 4 of the G string Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the B string
What is the formula for B Major?
The B Major formula is 1 - 3 - 5: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th.