Bmaj7
Sevenths · B root
Bmaj7
A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul.
0 st4 st7 st11 st
Notes in Bmaj7
BRoot
D#3rd
F#5th
A#7th
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 Bmaj7, Bm, B7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the Bmaj7 Chord
The Bmaj7 chord is a major 7th chord built on B. It contains the notes B, D#, F#, A# — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul. Practising the Bmaj7 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.