B chord on ukulele
B Major. Notes: B, D# and F#.
How to play B
- Lay your index finger flat across the 2nd (E) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play B
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumFret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 11
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
More B chords
All B ukulele chordsmajor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the B chord?
B (B major) is made of three notes: B (root), D# (major third) and F# (perfect fifth).
How do you play B on ukulele?
The easiest B is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 2nd (E) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
Is B hard to play on ukulele?
B has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What is the difference between B 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 in?
B 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.