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