B Major Ukulele Chord
Full and bright, B major is spelled B, D# and F#. A common but demanding chord in sharp keys, it appears in pop, blues, and Hawaiian songs and often resolves to E as the dominant of that key.
Also known as
- B
- BM
- B M
- Bmaj
- B maj
- Bmajor
- B major
How to Play This Chord
Position your fingers on the fretboard as shown in the diagram. The vertical lines represent the four strings, from the top G string (left) to the A string (right), and the horizontal lines are the frets. Numbers inside the dots indicate which finger to use: 1 (index), 2 (middle), 3 (ring), 4 (pinky). An X means don't play that string; an O means play it open. A bar spanning multiple strings means one finger presses across all of them at once — this is known as a barre chord.
Tips & Tricks
Barre the 2nd fret with your index across the E and A strings, then add your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the C string and your ring finger on the 4th fret of the G string. This shape spans three frets, so keep the index barre firm while you fan the middle and ring fingers above it. Pressing close to each fret wire keeps all four strings clean.