Bmaj7 Ukulele Chord
Need the Bmaj7 chord for a song? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A four-finger shape. Here is how to play Bmaj7, step by step.
- Notes: B, Eb, Gb and Bb
- Frets: 4 3 2 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Bmaj7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 7th
- Also known as
- B major seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Intervals
- B (root), Eb (major 3rd), Gb (perfect 5th), Bb (major 7th)
- Notes
- B, Eb, Gb and Bb
- Frets
- 4 3 2 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bmaj7 chord
Here is the Bmaj7 chord step by step:
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Bmaj7 chord?
The Bmaj7 chord is built from four notes: B, Eb, Gb and Bb (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and major 7th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Bmaj7 chord
Want to go further?
Once Bmaj7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try B7, Bm, B and Bsus4. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.