B 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard High 5 (ADGBE) Tuning

Short answer: B is a B Major chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯. In Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 20 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♯

2,4,4,4,2 (12341)
2,1,4,0,2 (214.3)
x,x,4,4,2 (xx231)
x,9,8,7,7 (x3211)
x,9,11,0,11 (x12.3)
x,x,11,0,11 (xx1.2)
x,9,8,7,11 (x3214)
x,9,11,7,11 (x2314)
2,1,x,0,2 (21x.3)
2,4,x,4,2 (12x31)
2,x,4,4,2 (1x231)
2,4,4,4,x (1234x)
2,1,4,x,2 (214x3)
2,1,x,4,2 (21x43)
x,9,8,7,x (x321x)
x,9,11,x,11 (x12x3)
x,9,x,7,11 (x2x13)
2,x,x,4,2 (1xx21)
2,1,x,x,2 (21xx3)
2,4,x,4,x (12x3x)

Quick Summary

  • The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯
  • In Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 20 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 Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 20 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B on 5-String Guitar?

To play B on in Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, use one of the 20 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 Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 20 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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