B major seventh ukulele chord (Bmaj7)
The major seventh chord adds a major seventh to the major chord. A soft, dreamy sound, everywhere in jazz, bossa nova and pop.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 2
Position 2 fret 7
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky) · strings from the 4th (left) to the 1st
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| B | root |
| D♯ (D sharp) | major third |
| F♯ (F sharp) | perfect fifth |
| A♯ (A sharp) | major seventh |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 · B – D♯ – F♯ – A♯
A progression with this chord
A typical jazz and bossa nova chord sequence.