B Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard Tuning

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

Also known as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major

How to Play B on Mandolin

B, BM, BΔ, Bmaj, BMajor

Notes: B, D♯, F♯

4,1,2,2 (4123)
4,4,6,7 (1123)
4,4,6,2 (2341)
x,9,9,11 (x112)
4,4,6,x (112x)
4,1,x,2 (31x2)
4,x,6,2 (2x31)

Quick Summary

  • The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯
  • In Standard tuning, there are 7 voicings available
  • Also written as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandolin fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B chord on Mandolin?

B is a B Major chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F♯. On Mandolin in Standard tuning, there are 7 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B on Mandolin?

To play B on in Standard 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 Mandolin?

In Standard 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♯.