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B major seventh chord
The Bmaj7 chord (major seventh) is made of the notes B, D♯, F♯, A♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 7.
Bmaj7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Unison |
| 3 | D♯ | Major third |
| 5 | F♯ | Perfect fifth |
| 7 | A♯ | Major seventh |
Inversions
- Bmaj7B D♯ F♯ A♯Root position
- Bmaj7/D♯D♯ F♯ A♯ BFirst inversion
- Bmaj7/F♯F♯ A♯ B D♯Second inversion
- Bmaj7/A♯A♯ B D♯ F♯Third inversion
Which keys it belongs to
Bmaj7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Bmaj7 chord?
- The notes are B, D♯, F♯, A♯.
- What is the formula of the Bmaj7 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5 7: major third, perfect fifth, major seventh.
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