Bmaj7 guitar chord
The Bmaj7 chord (B major 7th) is built from the notes B, D#, F# and A#, formula 1–3–5–7. It appears in B major (as Imaj7) and F# major (as IVmaj7).
- Notes
- B D# F# A#
- Type
- major 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 2Shape 1 of 4
x24342How to play Bmaj7
The usual Bmaj7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 2 across several strings (x24342). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Soft and dreamy. The major 7th adds a gentle, jazzy shimmer to a major chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Bmaj7 chord?
Bmaj7 contains B, D#, F# and A#. Its formula is 1–3–5–7.
Is Bmaj7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x24342. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 2 and play an open Amaj7 shape.
What can I play instead of Bmaj7?
B is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bmaj7 is too hard or too busy.