Bb6 chord
Bb major 6th · also written A#6
C4
Bb
C5
D
F
G
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Notes
- BbR
- D3
- F5
- G6
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 6
Bb6 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Bb6
C4
Bb
C5
D
F
G
1st inversion Bb6/D
C5
D
F
G
Bb
C6
2nd inversion Bb6/F
C5
F
G
Bb
C6
D
3rd inversion Bb6/G
C5
G
Bb
C6
D
F
More Bb chords
Major 6th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Bb6 chord?
The Bb major 6th chord (Bb6) has 4 notes: Bb, D, F and G.
How do you play Bb6 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Bb, D, F and G, starting from Bb. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a major 6th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 6 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 9).
Is Bb6 the same as A#6?
Yes. Bb and A# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Bb6 and A#6 sound the same.