B# Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: B# is a B# Major chord with the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯. In 5 string tuning, there are 27 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B#M, B#Δ, B# maj, B# Major

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How to Play B# on Bass

B#, B#M, B#Δ, B#maj, B#Major

Notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯

1,0,3,2,0 (1.32.)
1,3,3,2,0 (1342.)
1,0,3,5,0 (1.23.)
x,x,3,2,0 (xx21.)
1,0,3,5,5 (1.234)
x,8,7,5,5 (x3211)
x,8,7,5,0 (x321.)
x,8,7,10,0 (x213.)
x,8,7,5,9 (x3214)
x,8,10,10,9 (x1342)
1,0,3,x,0 (1.2x.)
1,0,x,2,0 (1.x2.)
1,3,x,2,0 (13x2.)
1,x,3,2,0 (1x32.)
1,0,x,5,0 (1.x2.)
1,3,3,2,x (1342x)
1,0,3,5,x (1.23x)
1,0,x,5,5 (1.x23)
x,8,7,x,0 (x21x.)
1,3,x,2,5 (13x24)
x,8,7,5,x (x321x)
x,8,x,5,9 (x2x13)
x,8,10,x,9 (x13x2)
1,0,x,x,0 (1.xx.)
1,x,x,2,0 (1xx2.)
1,3,x,2,x (13x2x)
1,0,x,5,x (1.x2x)

Quick Summary

  • The B# chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 27 voicings available
  • Also written as: B#M, B#Δ, B# maj, B# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B# chord on Bass?

B# is a B# Major chord. It contains the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 27 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B# on Bass?

To play B# on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 27 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B# chord?

The B# chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯.

How many ways can you play B# on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 27 voicings for the B# chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯.

What are other names for B#?

B# is also known as B#M, B#Δ, B# maj, B# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯.

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