B
B Major — the foundation triad — stable, bright, and the reference point every other chord colour is measured against.
The keys
B – D♯ – F♯
What's inside B
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| B | Root | 1 |
| D♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| F♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | B4 – E♭5 – G♭5 |
| 1st inversion | E♭5 – G♭5 – B5 |
| 2nd inversion | G♭5 – B5 – E♭6 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | B2 – G♭3 |
| Right (colour) | E♭5 – G♭5 |
Where B lives
As the I chord
B → E → G♭ → B
The classic I–IV–V–I motion with this chord as home.
In a ii–V–I
D♭m7 → G♭7 → B
The strongest cadence in harmony, resolving onto this chord.
Put B under your fingers
Hear every voicing, see the keys light up, and drill it in the interactive Chord & Voicing Lab.
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