B Petrushka chord

The B Petrushka chord consists of the B (Perfect unison), C (Minor second), D# (Major third), E# (Diminished fifth), F# (Perfect fifth) and A (Minor seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a B Petrushka chord

How to play the B Petrushka chord

  1. Find B (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add C (Minor second) — 1 semitone above B
  3. Add D# (Major third) — 4 semitones above B
  4. Add E# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above B
  5. Add F# (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above B
  6. Add A (Minor seventh) — 10 semitones above B
  7. Press all 6 notes simultaneously to sound the B Petrushka chord

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