B+
Triads · B root
B+
An ambiguous, dreamlike triad built from two stacked major thirds.
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Notes in B+
BRoot
D#3rd
G5th
B is less common as a home key but appears often as the III or VII chord in various progressions.
Identify the Chord Quality on B
Each chord below is played on B. Listen and identify whether you heard B+, Bm, B7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Augmented in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in B
Related Triads
About the B+ Chord
The B+ chord is a augmented chord built on B. It contains the notes B, D#, G — the root, third, and fifth.
An ambiguous, dreamlike triad built from two stacked major thirds. Practising the B+ chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.