B guitar chord
The B chord (B major) is built from the notes B, D# and F#, formula 1–3–5. It appears in B major (as I), F# major (as IV) and E major (as V).
- Notes
- B D# F#
- Type
- major
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 2Shape 1 of 3
x24442How to play B
The usual B shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 2 across several strings (x24442). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Bright, stable and settled. Major chords are the backbone of most songs.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the B chord?
B contains B, D# and F#. Its formula is 1–3–5.
Is B hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x24442. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 2 and play an open A shape.