B Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in D Tuning Tuning

Short answer: B is a B Major chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯. In D Tuning tuning, there are 7 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major

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How to Play B on Bass

B, BM, BΔ, Bmaj, BMajor

Notes: B, D♯, F♯

x,4,3,1 (x321)
9,8,6,6 (3211)
9,8,6,10 (3214)
9,11,11,10 (1342)
9,8,6,x (321x)
9,11,x,10 (13x2)
9,x,6,10 (2x13)

Quick Summary

  • The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯
  • In D Tuning tuning, there are 7 voicings available
  • Also written as: BM, BΔ, 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 D Tuning tuning, there are 7 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B on Bass?

To play B on in D Tuning tuning, use one of the 7 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 D Tuning tuning, there are 7 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 BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D♯, F♯.

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