B/A chord on guitar
B Major Over A. Notes: B, D# and F#.
How to play B/A
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Let the open A and B strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play B/A
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 4
HardNotes and theory
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on. The formula is 1 3 5, and you will also see it written as Bmaj and BM.
Keys that use B/A
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Questions
What notes are in the B/A chord?
B/A (B major over A) is made of three notes: B (root), D# (major third) and F# (perfect fifth). The slash means A is played as the lowest note.
How do you play B/A on guitar?
The easiest B/A is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
Is B/A hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What is the difference between B/A and Bm?
Only the third changes. B major uses a major third and sounds bright; B minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is B/A in?
B/A belongs to 6 keys: E major (as the V chord), F sharp major (as the IV chord), B major (as the I chord), C sharp minor (as the VII chord), E flat minor (as the VI chord) and G sharp minor (as the III chord).
What does a major chord sound like?
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on.