Bmaj7 guitar chord (B Major 7th)

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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