B chord on Balalaika – Tenor (AAD)
in Tenor (AAD) tuning
B
Major
Notes:B · D# · F#
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Fingerings (4)
B shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 6 4 | 1 3 2 | B D# F# | hard | |
| 6 9 9 | 1 2 3 | D# F# B | medium | |
| 6 2 4 | 3 1 2 | D# B F# | hard | |
| 9 6 9 | 2 1 3 | F# D# B | medium |
The B chord (Major) is built from the notes B, D#, F#. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika – Tenor (AAD) 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.