x 2 4 4 4 2
B major
Notes: B · D# · F#
Triads
Suspended
Sevenths
Extensions
Common shapes (4)
7 6 4 4 4 7
7 9 9 8 7 7
x x 9 11 12 11
Other shapes (23)
Showing 12 of 23
x 2 1 x 0 2
x 2 1 4 0 2
x 2 4 4 4 x
7 6 4 4 0 x
7 9 9 8 0 x
x x 9 11 0 11
x 2 x 4 4 2
x 2 4 x 4 2
x x 9 8 7 7
x 2 1 x 4 2
7 6 4 x 0 7
7 9 x 8 0 7
About B major
B major is built from three notes: B (root), D# (major third) and F# (perfect fifth). Its interval formula is 1 – 3 – 5. Its major third gives it a cheerful, open character, the most common in pop, rock and folk.
On guitar, B major has 4 common shapes: the A, G, E and D shapes. These are CAGED system shapes, the basis for playing the same chord anywhere on the neck. The viewer also shows 23 more voicings, from easiest to hardest.