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Bbm6 chord

Bb minor 6th · also written A#m6

C4
Bb
C5
Db
F
G

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Notes

  • Bb
    R
  • Db
    b3
  • F
    5
  • G
    6

Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 6

Bbm6 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Bbm6

C4
Bb
C5
Db
F
G

1st inversion Bbm6/Db

C5
Db
F
G
Bb
C6

2nd inversion Bbm6/F

C5
F
G
Bb
C6
Db

3rd inversion Bbm6/G

C5
G
Bb
C6
Db
F

FAQ

What notes are in the Bbm6 chord?

The Bb minor 6th chord (Bbm6) has 4 notes: Bb, Db, F and G.

How do you play Bbm6 on the piano?

Put your right hand on Bb, Db, 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 minor 6th chord?

R – b3 – 5 – 6 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 9).

Is Bbm6 the same as A#m6?

Yes. Bb and A# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Bbm6 and A#m6 sound the same.