Chords in the Key of B major

The key of B major has 5 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯). Its chords are B · C♯m · D♯m · E · F♯ · G♯m · A♯dim, and most songs are built around B · E · F♯ · G♯m.

Chords in B major

Degree	Chord	Type
I	B	major
ii	C♯m	minor
iii	D♯m	minor
IV	E	major
V	F♯	major
vi	G♯m	minor
vii°	A♯dim	diminished
V7	F♯7	dominant 7th — often used instead of V

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Chords in the key of B major — guitar chord charts for B, C#m, D#m, E, F#, G#m, A#dim — All on one image — long-press (or right-click) to save it.

Common chord progressions

I–V–vi–IV (the pop progression)

B F♯G♯m E

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vi–IV–I–V (emotional ballad)

G♯m E B F♯

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I–vi–IV–V (50s progression)

B G♯m E F♯

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Canon progression (Pachelbel)

B F♯G♯m D♯m E B E F♯

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Play it easier with a capo

Capo on fret 2 + A major shapes → sounds in B major
Capo on fret 4 + G major shapes → sounds in B major
Capo on fret 7 + E major shapes → sounds in B major

Related keys and scales

Relative key: G# minor — same key signature.

A half step up: C major · a half step down: Bb major

Scales: B major scale · B major pentatonic

FAQ

What chords are in the key of B major?

The diatonic chords of B major are B, C#m, D#m, E, F#, G#m, A#dim. Most songs revolve around B, E, F#, G#m, and F#7 shows up often too.

How can I play in B major more easily on guitar?

With a capo you can use easier shapes: capo 2 + A major shapes, capo 4 + G major shapes, capo 7 + E major shapes.

How many sharps or flats does B major have?

5 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯). Its relative key, G# minor, shares the same key signature.

How do I transpose a song to B major?

Move every chord by the same number of semitones — the progression player has a transpose control. For a whole PDF song sheet, the Buskermate app reads the chords and changes the key in one go.

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