B chord on Balalaika – Minor (GBD)
in Minor (GBD) tuning
B
Major
Notes:B · D# · F#
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Fingerings (3)
B shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 4 4 | 1 1 1 | B D# F# | easy · barre on fret 4 | |
| 8 7 9 | 2 1 3 | D# F# B | medium | |
| 8 0 4 | 2 – 1 | D# B F# | hard |
The B chord (Major) is built from the notes B, D#, F#. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika – Minor (GBD) generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the B chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | B |
| 3 | 4 | D# |
| 5 | 7 | F# |
More B chords
Other roots
See B in another tuning
What notes make up the B chord?
B is a Major chord built from the notes B, D#, F#.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.