Bbmaj7 chord
Bb major 7th · also written A#maj7
C4
Bb
C5
D
F
A
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Notes
- BbR
- D3
- F5
- A7
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 7
Bbmaj7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Bbmaj7
C4
Bb
C5
D
F
A
1st inversion Bbmaj7/D
C5
D
F
A
Bb
C6
2nd inversion Bbmaj7/F
C5
F
A
Bb
C6
D
3rd inversion Bbmaj7/A
C5
A
Bb
C6
D
F
More Bb chords
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FAQ
What notes are in the Bbmaj7 chord?
The Bb major 7th chord (Bbmaj7) has 4 notes: Bb, D, F and A.
How do you play Bbmaj7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Bb, D, F and A, 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 7th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 11).
Is Bbmaj7 the same as A#maj7?
Yes. Bb and A# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Bbmaj7 and A#maj7 sound the same.