Guitar UpscaleBmaj7 chord on guitar
The B major 7th chord, written Bmaj7, has 4 notes: B D# F# A#.
As tab, thick low E string first: x21302, x24342, 764446. Numbers in the dots are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little, T thumb. × marks a muted string and ○ an open one.
| Notes | B D# F# A# |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 |
| Intervals | Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 7th |
About the Major 7th Chord
A major 7th chord adds the major seventh to a major triad, a soft, jazzy and dreamy sound. More about the Major 7th Chord.
Keys with Bmaj7
These keys have Bmaj7 among their chords:
- F# Major Scale (IV)
- B Major Scale (I)
- Eb Natural Minor scale (bVI)
- G# Natural Minor scale (bIII)
Scales to play over Bmaj7
Each of these scales holds every note of the chord: