Bb chord
Bb major · also written A#
C4
Bb
C5
D
F
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Notes
- BbR
- D3
- F5
Formula: R – 3 – 5
Bb inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Bb
C4
Bb
C5
D
F
1st inversion Bb/D
C5
D
F
Bb
C6
2nd inversion Bb/F
C5
F
Bb
C6
D
More Bb chords
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FAQ
What notes are in the Bb chord?
The Bb major chord (Bb) has 3 notes: Bb, D and F.
How do you play Bb on the piano?
Put your right hand on Bb, D and F, 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 chord?
R – 3 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7).
Is Bb the same as A#?
Yes. Bb and A# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Bb and A# sound the same.