The B Major chord on the piano consists of the notes B, D#, and F#, creating a bright and uplifting sound that is commonly used in pop music.

How to play the B Major Chord on the piano

B Major Chord in root position

B major chord root position piano diagram

For the B Major chord in root position, the left hand should play the B note as the lowest note, followed by the D# note and then the F# note. The right hand should play the F# note as the highest note, followed by the B note and then the D# note. Both hands should be positioned comfortably on the piano keys to allow for smooth and accurate playing of the chord.

B Major Chord inversions

First Inversion

B major chord 1st inversion piano diagram

To transition from the root position to the first inversion, just elevate the lowest note of the root position chord by one octave.

Second Inversion

B major chord 2nd position piano diagram

To move from the root position to the second inversion of a B Major chord on the piano, the notes B-D#-F# should be rearranged to F#-D#-B.