How Do You Play A B Major Chord On The Piano?
The B major chord, or triad, when played on the piano, is made up of two black keys and one white. This is due to the position of the sharps in the B major scale. In order to easily play the B major chords on the piano, you must practice the root position, first inversion and second inversion chords until your fingers fall on the keys naturally. Start by placing your thumb over a B key on the piano keyboard. Position your middle finger over D#, a major third above B. Place your little finger over F#, a perfect fifth above B. Play the root position B major triad by pressing all three keys down at the same time. Bring your thumb up to D#, your index finger to F# and your little finger to the B key up one octave from your original root key. Press the keys down at the same time to play the first inversion of the B major chord. Adjust your hand position by placing your thumb on F#, your middle finger on B and your little finger on the D# key up one octave from the D# in the root position ch
