Guitar chord · Intermediate (barre)
B major 7th chord (Bmaj7) — guitar chord chart
Bmaj7 is a major 7th chord built on B. Its notes are B, D♯, F♯, A♯. The major 7th, a half step under the root, gives a soft, dreamy shimmer heard in jazz, soul, bossa nova and lo-fi.
Bmaj7 chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play Bmaj7
- Lay your index finger flat across fret 2, from the 5th string to the 1st string (the barre).
- Ring (3) on the 4th string, fret 4 (F♯).
- Middle (2) on the 3rd string, fret 3 (B♭).
- Little finger (4) on the 2nd string, fret 4 (E♭).
- Strum from the 5th string down; don’t play string 6.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
No barre yet? Put a capo on fret 2 and play the open Amaj7 shape — it sounds as Bmaj7. Work out other positions with the capo calculator.
Notes in Bmaj7
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | root |
| 3 | D♯ | major 3rd |
| 5 | F♯ | perfect 5th |
| 7 | A♯ | major 7th |
Progressions with Bmaj7
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Bmaj7 chord?
- Bmaj7 (B major 7th) has 4 notes: B, D♯, F♯, A♯.
- Is Bmaj7 hard to play?
- It’s a barre chord, but with a capo on fret 2 you can use the open Amaj7 shape instead. Expect a few weeks of practice for a clean barre.
- What’s the difference between Bmaj7 and B?
- B is B D♯ F♯. The major 7th, a half step under the root, gives a soft, dreamy shimmer heard in jazz, soul, bossa nova and lo-fi.