Bmaj7 Großer Septakkord Akkord

The B Großer Septakkord chord contains: B, D#, F#, A#.

These notes are derived by applying the major 7th interval formula (0–4–7–11 semitones) to the root note B.

A major triad with a major seventh.

Warm, sophisticated sound used in jazz and R&B. The Bmaj7 chord is used across pop, rock, jazz, and classical music. As the I chord in the key of B major, it functions as the most stable resting point in progressions.

On piano, play B, D#, F#, A# simultaneously.

In root position, B is the lowest note. Inversions move the bass note up — first inversion has D# lowest, second inversion has F# lowest.

A major 7th chord has 4 notes: B, D#, F#, A# (in B).

It is a 7th chord, extending beyond the basic triad.

The B major chord (B–D#–F#) uses a major third (4 semitones), giving it a bright, happy sound.

The B minor chord (B–D–F#) uses a minor third (3 semitones), giving it a darker, emotional sound.

Bmaj7 naturally serves as the I chord in the key of B major.

It also appears as IV in the key of F# major, and as V in the key of E major.

Yes.

The ukulele uses GCEA tuning with 4 strings. The Bmaj7 chord notes (B, D#, F#, A#) can be fretted on a ukulele, though the shapes differ from guitar due to the 4-string layout and shorter scale.

In the key of B major, Bmaj7 pairs naturally with E major (IV), F# major (V), and G#m (vi).

The classic I–IV–V (Bmaj7–E–F#) is the foundation of blues, country, and rock.

An inversion places a non-root note in the bass.

Bmaj7 root position: B in bass. First inversion: D# in bass. Second inversion: F# in bass. Inversions create smoother bass line movement without changing the harmony.

Remember the formula: 0–4–7–11 semitones from root.

For Bmaj7: start on B, add 4 semitones, then 7 semitones, then 11 semitones. Practicing this across all 12 roots builds instant recognition of any major 7th chord.