Finger Positions

Root Note B

Name B minor major seventh double flat fifth over F#

Intervals 1P-3M-4P-7M

Relative Minor G#m

Notes F#, B, D#, E, A#

Aliases

How to play the Bmmaj7bb5/F# Chord

The Bmmaj7bb5/F# is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the B minor major seventh double flat fifth over F# is built using the 1P, 3M, 4P, 7M intervals. In the key of B Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Bmmaj7bb5/F# chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

B → F# → G#m → E

vi-IV-I-V

G#m → E → B → F#

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to B helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

B C#m D#m E F# G#m A#dim

7ths

Bmaj7 C#m7 D#m7 Emaj7 F#7 G#m7 A#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes F#, B, D#, E, A#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Bmmaj7bb5/F# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 66, 71, 63, 64, 70

Frequencies (Hz)

369.9944227116344, 493.8833012561241, 311.1269837220809, 329.6275569128699, 466.1637615180899