In this lesson series, we explore the key of B Major and its relative minor key, G#, including their primary and secondary chords, as well as a selection of common chord progressions.
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6 August 2026
Key Signatures - B Major
In this lesson series, we explore the key of B Major and its relative minor key, G#, including their primary and secondary chords, as well as a selection of common chord progressions.
This cover the Key of B Major and it's Relative Minor Key, G♯m.
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Key Signatures - B Major and G Sharp Minor
B major is a major scale based on B. The pitches B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, and A# are all part of the B major scale. Its key signature has five sharps: F#, C#, G#, D# and A#.
B major's relative minor is G-sharp minor, its parallel minor is B minor, and its enharmonic equivalent is C-flat major.
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Primary Chords - B Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For B Major, the primary chords are: B, E, F# and F#7
From these primary chords alone, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
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Secondary Chords - B Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of its corresponding major scale. For B Major, the secondary chords are: C#m, D#m and G#m
From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
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Common Chord Progressions for the Key of B
Common chord progressions for the key of B. Using the primary and seconday chords for the key explore these common chord progressions for the key of B.