B

About this chord

B major (B, Bmaj) has a bright, assertive, triumphant sound—crisp, confident, and uplifting with a polished pop sheen. It’s a rock anthem chord and pop staple, strong in EDM and contemporary country, and fits jazz fusion or gospel when voiced with color tones. On guitar it often demands a barre shape, so moderate difficulty; on piano it’s clean and resonant with sharp-key sparkle. Commonly used as a tonic in E–A–B progressions, a powerful V in E major, and for stadium-sized hooks and climactic resolutions. Its high-energy brilliance can suggest Nordic/Scandinavian pop gloss and modern Euro dance vibes.