B Major Piano Chord
The fundamental chord with a bright, happy and stable sound. Forms the basis of most popular, rock, folk and classical music. Consists of three notes: the root, major third and perfect fifth.
Recommended voicing
B3 · D#4 · F#4
Other names for the B chord
Other names: B major, Bmaj, BM
Music theory name: major triad
Common name: B major chord
Notes and intervals in the B chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| B | Root |
| D# | Major 3rd |
| F# | Perfect 5th |
Inversions
1st inversion
D#4 · F#4 · B4
2nd inversion
F#4 · B4 · D#5