Published:
2003-01-01
Updated:
2023-06-09

Learning Ukulele with Curt

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.

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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.

    3

    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.

    4

    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.

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