root position: Bmaj7
B – D♯ – F♯ – A♯
Bmaj7 Piano Chord
The B major 7 chord (Bmaj7) is made of the notes B, D♯, F♯ and A♯. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – 7.
Notes in Bmaj7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | root |
| D♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| F♯ | 5 | perfect 5th |
| A♯ | 7 | major 7th |
How to play Bmaj7 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Bmaj7 inversions
1st inversion: Bmaj7/D#
D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – B
2nd inversion: Bmaj7/F#
F♯ – A♯ – B – D♯
3rd inversion: Bmaj7/A#
A♯ – B – D♯ – F♯
Other names for Bmaj7
Bmaj7 is also written as BM7, BΔ7, BΔ.