Guitar Chords in the Key of B Major

Chords within the Key of B Major

Onto our next key in our series of chords that fall within a particular key.  Today, you will learn what guitar chords fall within the key of B Major.

This tutuorial on the Guitar Chords in t he Key of B Major is organized into two sections.  The first part will be dealing with what can be considered your more basic chords, while the second section will deal with your extended chords like your 7th and 9th chords.

This lesson does not include EVERY chord that falls within this key, but more will be added soon.  For the time being, the following chords should keep you busy for a while. I do hope you find this post both enjoyable and helpful.

Let’s learn more about B Major!

Basic Guitar Chords in the Key of B Major

Below are 6 basic chords within this key.  Click each hyperlinked chord below for lessons on how to play each one.  Lessons will open up in a separate window.

B Major, C#m, D#m,  E Major, F# Major, G#m

Extended Guitar Chords in the Key of B Major

Below are all of your extended chords that are in the key of B Major.  This includes your 6th, 7th and 9th chords.

6th Chords in the Key of B Major

E6

7th Chords in the Key of B Major

Bmaj7, C#m7, D#m7, Emaj7, F#7, G#m7,

9th Chords in the Key of B  Major

B Maj9, C#m9, E Maj9 ,G#m9, F#9

Sus Chords in the Key of B Major

B sus4

Common Chord Progressions in the Key of B Major

Now you will really start to gain some experience working in the key of B Major by practicing the Chord Progressions below.  When playing these chord progressions, make certain that you play them nice and slow at first until you can switch between chords without error.  This is very important, so don’t rush!

1)  B Major, E Major, F# Major, B Major

2) B Major, C#m, F# Major, B Major

3) B Major, D#m, E Major, F# Major, B Major