B major guitar chord
B major (B) in standard tuning (EADGBE). Play the shape x24442 from the low E string to the high E string. The chord tones are B, D#, F#, and the lowest sounding note is B.
Fingering chart
| String | Fret | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 6th (low E) | Muted | Not played |
| 5th (A) | 2 | B |
| 4th (D) | 4 | F# |
| 3rd (G) | 4 | B |
| 2nd (B) | 4 | D# |
| 1st (high E) | 2 | F# |
Notes and intervals
Formula 1 3 5. This shape sounds each chord tone.
| Note | Degree | Interval from B | In this shape |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | Root (0 semitones) | Yes |
| D# | 3 | Major 3rd (4 semitones) | Yes |
| F# | 5 | Perfect 5th (7 semitones) | Yes |
Related chords
In the key of B major
See the major scale in all 12 keys for the notes of B major.