B major 7th chord on piano
Bmaj7 is a major 7th chord built on B. It uses the notes B - D♯ - F♯ - A♯ and sounds warm, jazzy and relaxed.
- Notes
- B D♯ F♯ A♯
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 7
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 2 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Bmaj7
How to play Bmaj7 step by step
- Find B. B is the white key just right of each group of three black keys.
- Add D♯, 4 half steps above B.
- Add F♯, 7 half steps above B.
- Add A♯, 11 half steps above B.
- Press all 4 keys together with fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Bmaj7 inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B major 7th chord?
The B major 7th chord (Bmaj7) contains 4 notes: B, D♯, F♯, A♯. Its formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 7.
How do you play Bmaj7 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on B and play B, D♯, F♯, A♯ together using fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 2 - 1.