B
notes
The chord B is made up of these notes:
B
D#
F#
play
strum
The B major chord, often just called B, is a bright and powerful sound made up of three notes: B, D#, and F#. It's built on a foundation of a root, a major third, and a perfect fifth. This gives it a strong, clear quality that's a staple in many musical styles, from pop and rock to classical. The B major chord is frequently used to bring energy and resolve to a song, often appearing in the climactic moments of a tune or as a pivot in a chord progression. When you hear a B major, it's like a burst of sunlight in the music, adding a sense of triumph and clarity.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
D#4
F#4
B4
Inversion 2
F#4
B4
D#5