Bmaj7
notes
The chord Bmaj7 is made up of these notes:
B
D#
F#
A#
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strum
The B major seventh chord (Bmaj7) is a lush, sophisticated-sounding chord that is constructed from four notes: B, D#, F#, and A#. This chord is built by starting with a root note (B), adding a major third (D#), a perfect fifth (F#), and completing it with a major seventh (A#). You’ll often find the Bmaj7 chord in jazz, soul, and R&B music, where its smooth and warm character can shine. It provides a sense of resolution and richness, often used at the end of a progression or to add depth and emotion to a song's overall feel. When you hear Bmaj7, it’s like a musical sigh of contentment, bringing a touch of elegance to any piece.
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
A#4
B4
Inversion 2
F#4
A#4
B4
D#5
Inversion 3
A#4
B4
D#5
F#5