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The B major seventh chord on piano
B major seventh is built from B, D♯, F♯, A♯. Press play above to hear it.
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What notes are in the B major seventh chord?
The B major seventh chord is made up of B, D♯, F♯, A♯.
Notes & intervals
| B | Root |
| D♯ | Major third |
| F♯ | Perfect fifth |
| A♯ | Major seventh |
How to play it
Right hand
1-2-3-5
Left hand
5-3-2-1
Black keys: 3
Which keys use the B major seventh chord?
B major seventh occurs naturally in these keys: I of B major, VII of C♯ minor, VI of D♯ minor, V of E major, IV of F♯ major, III of G♯ minor.
How it sounds
A major seventh chord sounds lush and dreamy — a favourite in ballads and jazz.