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B Major scale on guitar

B Major is a seven-note scale that most Western melodies are built on (do re mi). Its notes are B, C#, D#, E, F#, G# and A# (1 2 3 4 5 6 7). Knowing it unlocks the chords in a key, the modes and how melodies are put together. The B roots sit at fret 7 on the low E string.

How to practice it

1. Start at fret 7 on the low E string and play the box from low to high and back.
2. Say or think the note names as you play until the roots jump out.
3. Play it over a backing track in the same key and aim for the root on strong beats.
4. Chords in the key: B, C#m, D#m, E, F#, G#m and Bbdim.

Questions

What notes are in the B Major scale?

B, C#, D#, E, F#, G# and A#. The formula is 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.

Where do I start B Major on guitar?

Put your first finger on B at fret 7 of the low E string; the root is also at fret 2 of the A string. Learn that box first, then link it to the next one up the neck.

What is the relative minor of B Major?

G# Minor. It uses the same notes starting from a different root.

Also try: G# Minor scale · B Major · Scale Charts