Bbm chord
Bb minor · also written A#m
C4
Bb
C5
Db
F
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Notes
- BbR
- Dbb3
- F5
Formula: R – b3 – 5
Bbm inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Bbm
C4
Bb
C5
Db
F
1st inversion Bbm/Db
C5
Db
F
Bb
C6
2nd inversion Bbm/F
C5
F
Bb
C6
Db
More Bb chords
Minor chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Bbm chord?
The Bb minor chord (Bbm) has 3 notes: Bb, Db and F.
How do you play Bbm on the piano?
Put your right hand on Bb, Db 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 minor chord?
R – b3 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7).
Is Bbm the same as A#m?
Yes. Bb and A# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Bbm and A#m sound the same.