Chord · 7ths
Bmaj7 — B Major 7th
Bmaj7 is the B major 7th chord. It is built on the root B with major 3rd (D♯), perfect 5th (F♯) and major 7th (A♯) above it — the formula 1 3 5 7, sounding the notes B D♯ F♯ A♯. On the piano it sits at B (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Bmaj7.
- Root
- B
- Quality
- Major 7th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Notes
- B D♯ F♯ A♯
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Bmaj7
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | root | B3 |
| 3 | D♯ | major 3rd | D♯4 |
| 5 | F♯ | perfect 5th | F♯4 |
| 7 | A♯ | major 7th | A♯4 |
Other 7ths on B
Major 7th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.