B
Triads · B root
B
The brightest, most stable triad. The foundation of Western tonal music.
0 st4 st7 st
Notes in B
BRoot
D#3rd
F#5th
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.
Major in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in B
Related Triads
About the B Chord
The B chord is a major chord built on B. It contains the notes B, D#, F# — the root, third, and fifth.
The brightest, most stable triad. The foundation of Western tonal music. 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.