Bmaj7 chord (B major seventh) on piano
Bmaj7 (B major seventh) has four notes: B, D sharp, F sharp and A sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. In major keys, Bmaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in B major and the IVmaj7 in F# major.
Bmaj7 inversions and fingering
B D# F# A# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
D# F# A# B · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
F# A# B D# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
A# B D# F# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
B D# A# · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Bmaj7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | BM7, BΔ7, BΔ |
| Notes | B D# F# A# |
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh |
| Type | Major seventh chord |
Bmaj7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D#3 (3), F#3 (5), A#3 (7), B3 (1), D#4 (3), F#4 (5), A#4 (7), B4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bmaj7 chord?
Bmaj7 (B major seventh) has four notes: B, D sharp, F sharp and A sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. B is the root, D# is the major third, F# is the perfect fifth and A# is the major seventh.
How do you play Bmaj7 on piano?
Play B, D#, F# and A# together. Root position: B D# F# A# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Bmaj7 in?
In major keys, Bmaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in B major and the IVmaj7 in F# major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Bmaj7 and B?
Bmaj7 is B (B, D# and F#) with a major 7th added: A#.