Bmaj7 guitar chord (B Major 7th)

Symbols: maj7, M7

Steps: 1-3-5-7

Notes: B-D#-F#-A#

The B major 7th chord is known for its smooth and sophisticated sound. Built from the notes B, D#, F# and A# (root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh), it adds a layer of richness and warmth, ideal for jazz and ballads. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "B maj7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Bmaj7 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Use your ring finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 2nd fret
  • Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

Bmaj7 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 2nd fret
  • Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 4th fret
  • Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret using your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 3

Bmaj7 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Press the B (2nd) string on the 4th fret with your pinky
  • Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 3rd fret
  • Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

Bmaj7 guitar chord - variation 4
  • Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 6th fret and press down
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 4th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 6th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 5

Bmaj7 guitar chord - variation 5
  • Use your index finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 6th fret
  • Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 8th fret with your ring finger
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Bmaj7 guitar chord - variation 6
  • Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • Use your pinky to press the G (3rd) string down on the 8th fret
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret using your ring finger
  • With your index finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 7th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 7

Bmaj7 guitar chord - variation 7
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering all the strings
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 8th fret
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret using your middle finger
  • Place your pinky on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 8

Bmaj7 guitar chord - variation 8
  • Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 11th fret, covering the 1st to the 3rd strings
  • Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 9

Bmaj7 guitar chord - variation 9
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 11th fret
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret using your ring finger
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 10

Bmaj7 guitar chord - variation 10
  • Position your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • Press the B (2nd) string on the 12th fret with your index finger
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 15th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string