What are the chords in B major?

The chords on the seven degrees are B, C♯m, D♯m, E, F♯, G♯m, A♯dim.

What is the relative key of B major?

It is G♯ minor: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

B major has 5 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯) in its key signature. Its scale is B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, A♯ and its relative key is G♯ minor.

PatternW – W – H – W – W – W – H(W = whole step, H = half step)

Note names

Degree	Note	Name	Interval from the tonic
1	B	Tonic	Unison
2	C♯	Supertonic	Major second
3	D♯	Mediant	Major third
4	E	Subdominant	Perfect fourth
5	F♯	Dominant	Perfect fifth
6	G♯	Submediant	Major sixth
7	A♯	Leading tone	Major seventh

Starting from each degree of the scale, with the same notes, you get seven modes.

How many sharps or flats does B major have?: B major has 5 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯).
What are the chords in B major?: The chords on the seven degrees are B, C♯m, D♯m, E, F♯, G♯m, A♯dim.
What is the relative key of B major?: It is G♯ minor: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 8, 2026.

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