Major chord
Level 3: Barre chords
Notes: B, D♯, F♯ · 2nd Position
Also known as: B, B major, Bmaj
Fretting hand for left-handed players (your right hand), B major. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.Fretting hand for right-handed players (your left hand), B major. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.
- 1Index
- 2Middle
- 3Ring
- 4Pinky
- TThumb, behind the neck
How to play B major
- Place your first finger on the second fret of the A string.
- Lay your third finger flat across the D, G and B strings at the fourth fret.
- Strum only the A, D, G and B strings.
Tips for new players
- Keep your thumb behind the neck and let your fingers arch.
- Press just behind the fret, not on top of it, so every string rings clearly.
- Practice at a slow, steady pace, then try the progression below.
Chord video
Watch B major, step by step
A short animation that builds the B major chart and explains every symbol on it.
- X marks a string that is muted or not played.
- Open circle marks a string you play without fretting.
- Numbered dot marks a fretted string. The number is the finger to use.
Learn and practice B major
Practice progression
B, E, F♯
Switch between B, E and F♯ until the changes feel smooth.