B Major Scale Chords & Notes
Complete harmonic reference guide for the B Major scale. Relative key: G♯ Minor. Scale notes: B - C♯ - D♯ - E - F♯ - G♯ - A♯.
The B major scale contains B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, and A♯ with five sharps. Its diatonic triads are B major (I), C♯ minor (ii), D♯ minor (iii), E major (IV), F♯ major (V), G♯ minor (vi), and A♯ diminished (vii°), designated as Camelot code 1B.
All 7 Diatonic Chords in B Major
| Degree | Chord Name | Symbol | Triad Formula | Chord Notes | Harmonic Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | B Major | B | 1 - 3 - 5 | B - D♯ - F♯ | Shimmering major tonic |
| ii | C♯ Minor | C♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | C♯ - E - G♯ | Smooth pre-dominant |
| iii | D♯ Minor | D♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | D♯ - F♯ - A♯ | Delicate emotional color |
| IV | E Major | E | 1 - 3 - 5 | E - G♯ - B | Expansive chorus lift |
| V | F♯ Major | F♯ | 1 - 3 - 5 | F♯ - A♯ - C♯ | Crisp dominant resolution |
| vi | G♯ Minor | G♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | G♯ - B - D♯ | Relative minor core |
| vii° | A♯ Diminished | A♯dim | 1 - ♭3 - ♭5 | A♯ - C♯ - E | Leading tone pull |
Famous Chord Progressions in B Major
Bright, soaring synth-pop and vocal anthem loop.
Warm piano-driven cadence.
Emotional Character & Production Context
Luminous, shimmering, electric, and celestial. ergonomically natural under the fingers on piano black keys.
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Frequently Asked Questions About B Major
What chords are in the key of B major?
B, C♯m, D♯m, E, F♯, G♯m, and A♯dim.
What is B major on the Camelot Wheel?
1B, pairing with 1A (G♯m), 12B (E Major), and 2B (F♯ Major).