Thanksgiving Recipes App! mhlo.co The B Major Chord ——————————————————————— The B major chord is one of the most common chords played on the guitar. It is often played in open position (pictured left). Countless songs incorporate the B chord including “With a Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles, “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and “Uprising” by Muse. The B chord is comprised of the following notes in the key of B major: B (root), D# (3rd) and F# (5th). B Chord: The Open Position Bar Chord ——————————————————————— Step 1: Learn the Shape of the Chord – The B major chord in open position (meaning it’s played at the base of the guitar neck) uses the top five strings and only two fingers. Refer to the first picture on the left (chord shape). Study this picture and try to replicate these shapes with your fingers before even playing the chord on guitar. Step 2: Apply this Shape to the Guitar – Now that you’ve practiced forming this bar shape with your fingers, apply the shape to the fretboard with your first finger (see left): * 6th string isn’t played * 5th string is barred with 1st finger on the 2nd fret * 4th string is barred with 3rd finger on the 4th fret * 3rd string is barred with 3rd finger on the 4th fret * 2nd string is barred with 3rd finger on the 4th fret * 1st string is barred with 1st finger on the 2nd fret Step 3: Strum the Chord – Strum the chord out …