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.
What you finger with a capo on fret 4
Your hand plays these G shapes; the room hears B Major. Tap any diagram for its full fingering.
Looking for the theory instead? See all the chords in the key of B Major →
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.
Want the theory rather than the capo? The key of B Major page lays out the same chords with their numerals, Nashville numbers and the progressions they build. And if B Major is simply the wrong key for the singer, transpose the song instead.
Every capo position for B Major
The recommended fret above is the easiest, but any position works — here is what each one does.
Transpose a whole chart
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