Bmaj7 chord on piano
B Major Seventh. Notes: B, D#, F# and A#.
How to play Bmaj7
- Find B just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D#, F# and A# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Bmaj7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
B · D# · F# · A#1st inversion
D# · F# · A# · B2nd inversion
F# · A# · B · D#3rd inversion
A# · B · D# · F#Notes and theory
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi. The formula is 1 3 5 7, and you will also see it written as BM7 and BΔ7.
Keys that use Bmaj7
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Questions
What notes are in the Bmaj7 chord?
Bmaj7 (B major seventh) is made of four notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth) and A# (major seventh).
How do you play Bmaj7 on piano?
Play B, D#, F# and A# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Bmaj7?
Root position: B D# F# A#. 1st inversion: D# F# A# B. 2nd inversion: F# A# B D#. 3rd inversion: A# B D# F#.
What key is Bmaj7 in?
Bmaj7 belongs to 4 keys: F sharp major (as the IVmaj7 chord), B major (as the Imaj7 chord), E flat minor (as the VImaj7 chord) and G sharp minor (as the IIImaj7 chord).
What does a major seventh chord sound like?
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi.