# B major 7th Guitar Chord

> The B major 7th major 7th chord, combining the root (B major 7th), major third D♯, perfect fifth F♯, and major seventh A♯, produces a lush, dreamy quality. The close interval between the fifth F♯ and seventh A♯ adds a jazzy, sophisticated color, often conveying nostalgia, romance, or serenity. With F♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of B major 7th.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-7th/f-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Bmaj7
- Notes: B, D♯, F♯, A♯
- Intervals: 1 (B), 3 (D♯), 5 (F♯), 7 (A♯)
- Mood: dreamy, relaxed, romantic, gentle
- Genres: Jazz, Pop, Soul, R&B
- Playable shapes: 50

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 2 2 4 3 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-7th/f-sharp/224342)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 4 4 4 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-7th/f-sharp/xx4446)
- Shape 3: -1 9 8 8 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-7th/f-sharp/x98877)
- Shape 4: -1 9 8 8 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-7th/f-sharp/x98807)
- Shape 5: -1 9 9 11 11 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-7th/f-sharp/x99bbb)
- Shape 6: 2 1 1 4 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-7th/f-sharp/211402)
- Shape 7: 2 1 1 4 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-7th/f-sharp/211442)
- Shape 8: 2 1 4 4 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-major-7th/f-sharp/214442)

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