B
B is the b major chord, spelled B – D♯ – F♯. the foundation triad — stable, bright, and the reference point every other chord colour is measured against.
The keys
B – D♯ – F♯
Practise this chord
Plug in your MIDI keyboard and let Coach Tshepho drill you on B — it plays the chord, names any wrong notes as you play, and moves you on when you nail it.
Create your free account →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.
Open the Chord & Voicing Lab →Worship songs that use B
Joko Ya Hao · Joyous Celebration
Usibonile · Lusanda Beja
Simi Lapha · Ntokozo Mbambo
Hi Wena Ntsena · Mabongi
Mmelega Bophelo · Psalmist Sefako
Ngeke Ng’suke Kuwe · Mmuso Worship ft Oncemore Six
Ngizolibonga · Spirit Of Praise 6 ft Women In Praise
Ungu’Nkulukulu · Takie Ndou
Wakuabudiwa · Dr Tumi
Dikgoro · Kgaogelo Kekana
Eya Le Amen · Dr Tumi
The Only Name · Mmuso WorshipMore B chords
Bm
Bdim
Baug
Bsus2
Bsus4
B6
Bm6
B7
Bmaj7
Bm7
Bm7♭5
Bdim7
Bm(maj7)
B9
Bmaj9
Bm9
Badd9
B6/9
Bm11
B13
B7♭9
B7♯9
B7♯5Play it over a groove
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