Bmaj7 chord on ukulele
B Major Seventh. Notes: B, D#, F# and A#.
How to play Bmaj7
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 6 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Bmaj7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 1 position
MediumFret 7 position
HardNotes 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 ukulele?
The easiest Bmaj7 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 6 (A#).
Is Bmaj7 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.