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The B major chord on piano
B major is built from B, D♯, F♯. Press play above to hear it.
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What notes are in the B major chord?
The B major chord is made up of B, D♯, F♯.
Notes & intervals
| B | Root |
| D♯ | Major third |
| F♯ | Perfect fifth |
How to play it
Right hand
1-3-5
Left hand
5-3-1
Black keys: 2
Which keys use the B major chord?
B major occurs naturally in these keys: I of B major, VII of C♯ minor, VI of D♯ minor, V of E major, IV of F♯ major, III of G♯ minor.
How it sounds
A major chord sounds bright and settled — the sound most ears call "happy."