B Piano Chord

The B chord is a major triad built on the root note B. It contains the notes B, D#, F#.

How to play B

BD#F#D#F#

Press all highlighted keys together. Use any comfortable fingering — for a right-hand triad, thumb on root, middle on 3rd, pinky on 5th is standard.

Chord theory

Root note
B
Quality
Major triad
Notes (intervals)
B (Root), D# (M3), F# (P5)
Number of notes
3

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Master one chord at a time. Once B feels natural, try the Bm chord, or browse easy piano songs to put it in context.