B 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) Tuning

Short answer: B is a B Major chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯. In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 13 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major

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How to Play B on 5-String Guitar

B, BM, BΔ, Bmaj, BMajor

Notes: B, D♯, F♯

9,9,9,8,0 (2341.)
x,2,4,4,4 (x1234)
x,x,9,8,7 (xx321)
9,9,x,8,0 (23x1.)
x,2,4,x,4 (x12x3)
9,9,9,8,x (2341x)
9,9,x,8,7 (34x21)
9,x,9,8,7 (3x421)
9,6,9,x,7 (314x2)
9,6,x,8,7 (41x32)
9,9,x,8,x (23x1x)
9,x,x,8,7 (3xx21)
9,6,x,x,7 (31xx2)

Quick Summary

  • The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯
  • In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 13 voicings available
  • Also written as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B chord on 5-String Guitar?

B is a B Major chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F♯. On 5-String Guitar in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 13 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B on 5-String Guitar?

To play B on in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, use one of the 13 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 5-String Guitar?

In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 13 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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