Chords in the key of B major
The B major scale is B – C# – D# – E – F# – G# – A#. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (uppercase for major, lowercase for minor).
7th chords in B major
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in B major
- I–IV–VBEF#
- I–V–vi–IVBF#AbmE
- I–vi–IV–VBAbmEF#
- vi–IV–I–VAbmEBF#
- ii–V–IC#m7F#7Bmaj7
- 12-bar bluesB7B7B7B7E7E7B7B7
- I–V–IVBF#E
- Canon progressionBF#AbmEbmEBEF#
Questions
What chords are in the key of B major?
The chords in B major are B, C#m, D#m, E, F#, G#m and A#dim.
Which chords in B major are major and which are minor?
Major: B, E and F#. Minor: C#m, D#m and G#m. A#dim is diminished.
What is the relative minor of B major?
G# minor. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on G#.
How can I play in B major with easy chords?
Put a capo on fret 2 and play the open chords of A major: A, Bm, C#m, D, E and F#m.