B Major Scale
The B Major scale contains the notes B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, A♯. Its key signature has 5♯.
B Major scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of B Major
| Degree | Note | Name | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Tonic | P1 |
| 2 | C♯ | Supertonic | M2 |
| 3 | D♯ | Mediant | M3 |
| 4 | E | Subdominant | P4 |
| 5 | F♯ | Dominant | P5 |
| 6 | G♯ | Submediant | M6 |
| 7 | A♯ | Leading Tone | M7 |
Chords in the key of B Major
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the B Major scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in B Major
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| I – IV – V – I | B – E – F♯ – B |
| I – V – vi – IV | B – F♯ – G♯m – E |
| ii – V – I | C♯m – F♯ – B |
| I – vi – IV – V | B – G♯m – E – F♯ |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B Major scale?
The B Major scale consists of the notes B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, A♯.
How many sharps or flats does B Major have?
The key signature of B Major has 5♯.
What is the relative key of B Major?
The relative key of B Major is G♯ Minor — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of B Major?
The diatonic chords in the key of B Major are B, C♯m, D♯m, E, F♯, G♯m, A♯dim.
