Capo for the key of B Major
The easiest way to play in B Major is a capo on fret 4, fingering G shapes — same sound, far easier chords.
Chords in B: B · C#m · D#m · E · F# · G#m
Capo on fret 4 — play in G shapes
Put the capo on fret 4 and finger in G. You'll play easy open shapes — G, Am, C, D, Em. That removes 4 barre chords versus playing it open. The song still sounds in the same key — only the shapes get easier.
All capo positions, ranked by ease
Put the capo on fret 4 and finger in G. You'll play easy open shapes — G, Am, C, D, Em. That removes 4 barre chords versus playing it open. The song still sounds in the same key — only the shapes get easier.
Chords in the key of B Major
These are the chords you'll most often see in B Major. Tap-free diagrams below.
Why a capo helps in B Major
Some keys sit awkwardly on the guitar — they need barre chords that are tough for beginners and tiring on a long set. A capo lets you keep the sound of B Major while fingering shapes from an easier key. Here, a capo on fret 4 lets you play comfortable G shapes that sound in B Major.
Use the calculator above to compare every capo position, or switch it to From chords to paste the exact chords from your song.
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