Bmaj7 Ukulele Chord
Bmaj7 on ukulele is 4-3-2-1: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the A string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string and your little finger on the 4th fret of the g string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast.
- 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.
Is there an easier way to play Bmaj7?
Yes: play it as 3-3-2-2. Barre the 3rd fret across the g and C strings with your middle finger and barre the 2nd fret across the E and A strings with your index finger. It uses two fingers instead of four. Use it while the main shape is still settling, then go back to the full voicing for the bigger sound.
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.