Bmaj7 Guitar Chord Chart | B Major Seventh

Welcome to our tutorial on the B maj7 chord, a beautiful member of the Major Chords family. This chord, like all Major 7th chords, is built using the 1, 3, 5, and 7 intervals, which in this case are the notes B, D#, F#, and A#.

The intervals that compose the B maj7 chord are the Root (1), the Major Third (3), the Perfect Fifth (5), and the Major Seventh (7). These intervals create a rich and harmonic sound that is integral to many genres of music. If you're not familiar with these terms, you might find our fretboard intervals tutorial helpful.

Our tutorial will guide you through playing the B maj7 chord with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These visual aids will show you exactly where to place your fingers on the fretboard to play this chord correctly. Additionally, they will highlight the tones composing the chord, helping you understand how the B, D#, F#, and A# notes come together to form the B maj7 chord.

This knowledge will not only help you play the B maj7 chord, but also understand how it's constructed. To deepen your understanding of how chords are built, you can check out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

Once you've mastered the B maj7 chord, you might want to explore how it fits into various chord progressions. This chord is often used in jazz music, and our jazz chord progressions tutorial can provide some great examples.

Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your chord vocabulary or an intermediate player seeking to refine your skills, the B maj7 chord is a wonderful addition to your musical toolkit. We hope this tutorial helps you master it!